With many carriers, if not all not only in Oz but also all those big players overseas, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay severley slashing their employees contracts and benefits/ conditions what's the outlook like beyond the pandemic? There is obviously an abundance of out of work pilots currently, but that will turn to a shortage in time. If I where a company owner, I'd keep low salaries etc as it would be better for shareholders and profits etc. BUT, as a pilot this looks pretty bleak, is decent remuneration a thing of the past or in a post pandemic world can we as pilots hopefully see an upturn in pay and conditions? One example would be that B crews would get paid for their entire flight and not just their time in the cockpit?
Unfortunately there is no real market forces for pilots in Australia. Due to seniority systems noone can really leave their present employer for another one that pays more unless you are moving from a Regional to a Domestic Carrier. Even that could result in a pay cut. Moving jobs usually means a reduction in salary regardless of experience. Expect foreigners to flood the labour market here before there is any meaningful increase in pay.