For those weighing up BA or VS, I think go with your instinct. BA is a career for life with probably more opportunities, undoubtedly make far more money and are a much bigger company. Although I do think having survived covid we’d get through most things. Branson only put forward a fairly small % of the cash injection, most came from other investors. We make plenty of money, VS are just too clever to call it profit, otherwise you have to pay tax. I personally enjoy it here despite finding it difficult working environment the last couple of years. Thats changed over the last 6 months and i think our new deal puts us in a good place again. Command time sits at 8 years right now vs BA’s 15+ for widebody.
Originally Posted by
clvf88
I believe at BA, you can be assigned LH trips including East/West with one day off when you are on reserve. Is this also the case at Virgin, or is it always 3 days off?
Always 3 days off required between east to west or west to east. 4 days off if youve been to the far east.
Originally Posted by
FACoff
Devil in the detail no doubt. What is the breakdown of the 30% and is it basic or variable pay? What does year 1 FO pay look like post pay deal?
Would be good to compare BA and VS on current pay deals.
year 1 SFO basic about £97k, with additional 6k in sector pay. £103k total. All of it is pensionable at 15%.
Originally Posted by
U563
Would anyone know how many years seniority is currently required to get lifestyle/lifestyle+ rosters at Virgin in the RHS?
Theyve promised that anyone who wants any contract (part time/booster/750 etc) will have it granted as soon as they can. More recruitment needed now. Hopefully they deliver on the promise and i think a lot of pilots dont trust the company to deliver on that. Understandable after what they did over covid. New joiners must do 12 months on base contract before applying for another.