Originally Posted by
dr dre
To re-iterate the 696hrs is 53hrs min guarantee, which (in non Covid times) is rare. Optimum hours are about 71 per BP and the long term history of the fleet usually reflects 65-71 hrs per BP. Taking an average of 68 that makes $184k first year pay on the standard roster. A few years ago the average pay over the fleet was just shy of $200k. And then additional hours above rostered, allowances and bonus on top of that.
With the rostered work hours at present some FOs will gross $230-240k this FY, not including bonus or allowances.
so, to reiterate, QF First Officers on A LOT LESS than A320 NAA Captains sitting at the gate in Perth. Life style leading up to retirement I think I’ll take the NAA gig. Oh, that’s right, QF F/Os are on that salary for 15-18 years