Hello all,
The age old question, what should I do with my career? I'm looking for a some opinions to push me off the fence, and that's whether to go into the ANZ TP or run some jet time with JQ.
Air NZ TP
-Not currently hiring and not sure when the hiring will start again? Problems with training and huge backlog of training capabilities? Anyone able to shed light on this.
-Lower pay, I believe ~$85k base with ATPLs on step 4 FO
-Untaxxed allowances, obviously dependant on how much flying but some suggestions ~$20k additional p/a?
-Fairly cruisy roster, great lifestyle and QoL
-Get to live where I want
JQ
-Currently hiring. Timeline for hiring process seems good
-$127k base with taxed allowances , some have suggested the allowances add up to $40k extra, can anyone confirm?
-Busy roster, get worked lots, lots of jet time, not much sleep
-Have to live in CHC or AKL
Correct me if I'm wrong in any of these things. It's seems very much a lifestyle vs. $$ argument. I had a thought, and that's most JQ pilots bugger off to one of the big airlines after a few years. Would say, 3yrs JQ NZ then 3yrs Qatar/Emirates/CX etc.... then to Air NZ TP and start on the bottom rank be a wise financial decision. Or just keep it simple Air NZ TP, sit down get command and get your seniority and sit on $200k after maybe 10yrs?
Hit me with everything,
Cheers