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a350pilots
FRV roster (flexible roster, no fixed pattern), which makes commuting life almost impossible.
132 Days OFF per year guaranteed. .5/4 pattern subject to availability but you have to pay for it.
Base freeze 2 years for DEC, and 3 years for non-type rated DEC
High turn-over.
Mostly upgraders are "offered" Portugal or those fired from exBER, or cadets. Historically it has been always verty difficult to recruit those Portuguese bases as other EZY bases in the north of the peninsula offer much better T&C, e.g. pension schemes, and social security.
Be aware that some Portuguese contracts are only for seasonal (summer) flying.
The tax depends on personal circumstances. Very high unless eligible for a special tax regime.
Good luck!
Some inaccurate (old) information here.
5/4 with no reserve months available for everyone asking for it, no limits. Not available only in fao, the only seasonal base. 8% salary sacrifice for it, compared to fully random roster.
LIS and OPO are by default on frv with 138 days off minimum (in reality much more).
Average flying between 600/700 hours per year on full time contracts.
Base freeze was removed years ago, only applicable for non rated DEC and FOs to whom easyJet pays the rating. 2 years. Normal transfer protocol applies for the rest.
State pension very good, together with France the best in europe. Till it lasts.
Taxes very high unless you transfer residence in portugal.