Originally Posted by
Red69
Incoherent? What parts would you like me to clarify? If you think I’m rambling, go and talk to any VA pilot and ask for their genuine thoughts. Morale at VA has never been lower for many reason.
I'd be happy to see you have crack at clarifying all of it, if you are in the know. With facts would be great, not just hearsay.
I've heard differing figures on progression. Time to command being anywhere from 10-15 years depending on who you talk to.
Regarding pay, 13 x 57.5 x 182 = $136,045. In another thread it was mentioned recently that it was not uncommon for crew to credit 1000 - 1300 hours a year. At the lower end of that, 1000 x $182 FO hourly rate = a salary not to turn your nose up at, I would have thought.
I can't speak on the training environment. On morale, I've heard there are issues, as everyone is working hard. That is not isolated to Virgin.
Would be happy for you to expand on any and all of this.