Originally Posted by
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The problem is not VJ paying low salaries. The problem is all south European countries not asking for any tax for the VJ employees. The gross salary numbers you see here is also what you can expect to see in your pocket at the end of the month deducted for some small social fees. But overall they are minimal. So a take home salary for a captain in the region of 8000 EUR/month is not that bad is it? As long as you live in Italy, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Greece or any other country where the state doesn't want your tax money. Less fun for the colleagues in north Europe. If everyone paid tax like in the UK and Germany the salaries would be higher in VJ but as they can employ endless of people from south Europe who are happy with the salary why would they increase them? You live a very good life in Spain with 8000 EUR in your pockets every month.
So for most people the problem in VJ is not the salary. The problem is that you work too much. No holidays. Sim and CRM on your off days etc.
I would agree with the above, although regardless of residential country, the salary is still below industry standard, especially, as you say on a 17/13 roster, no leave & training during off days etc. VistaJet don’t want pilots who prioritise working conditions and salary, they never have. They want pilots who are happy to accept these conditions in return to fly a modern biz jet for 17 days around the globe, three times.