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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.
BS argument, and this does not in any shape or form change the VistaJet substandard Captain remuneration for the BD700 class segment. The taxation on remuneration earned at a other companies paying the average Captain pay of 140+K Euro/year would be under the same conditions as you describe, though the "take home" following your argument would be 12000 EUR/month, which is more or less standard on the G650/BD700 etc. segment. So, no, VJ is in this regard NOT attractive, and likely also why pilots are leaving when they can, and DEC only joining for the type rating, experience and the leave at opportunity. Thatīs just how the game is played.