It seems that their basic pay is USD6500 pcm which is VERY low for a wide-body skipper.I know they eek it out with benefits but whichever way you cut it,its not enough.A 744 skipper(comparable to A340/777) can earn $11,000 upward tax free,with 5 star hotel accomodation and free tickets for 10 days straight off commute.Why go to the desert?No sour grapes..just plain truth.