Yellow Rocket..
"MAM" casual at Qantas is basically what you described. I dont know much about it but from the casuals Ive flown with here is some info.
They are on 24 hour call, however they advise the company when they want to work, its called available days or something. When they work, they get paid very well. There hourly rate is higher than my 6th year permanent base hourly rate, however a casual does not get the allowances I get and the staff travel, seniorty and other fringe benefits etc. They do get DTA.
Still, if they get alot of work in a particular fortnight, they can do very well financially.
Next month will be interesting. I flew with a casual recently who has been offered a block (roster) for next month. Apparently our casuals have been offered blocks for January, which means they get basically what is left over after flying has been allocated according to bidding etc.
Most casuals I know or work with, are very happy, some even not interested in being permanent. They are good workers
Im no expert so if I got any of the above wrong please correct me. Maybe someone on this Forum can enlighten us?
Over and out
