Bellerophon
I most certainly CAN substantiate my claim that crystallised pensions can, and do, pay out well in excess of £100,000 per year. So could you if you cared to look.
For your information, I have already "progressed" as far as I am likely to, and no change in legislation is likely to affect my personal aspirations. I have NO vested interest, if that is what you were implying by your cheap comment -
"At what point in the future, in your view, would it become morally acceptable for a pilot to stay on past 55?"
I should imagine the answer would be: Everyone should expect to retire at the age stated on their contract WHEN THEY JOINED.
Is that somehow unfair?
It would seem from previous comments, that I am not the only one struck by the smug attitude of those who seek to keep their 'snouts in the trough' as long as possible, whilst having no concern whatever for new joiners. Required to join on vastly inferior pension terms to those enjoyed by the selfish, but oh so vocal MINORITY!
And you think MY comments are depressing!!
I would have thought a more united stand on ALL pension issues would be far more beneficial than that adopted by the self interested 'troughers!'
Not to mention, far more edifying for people outside BA to read!
What do you say?
Cornflake and Kurz;
I am intrigued that you are so interested in a thread entitled:
"BA recruiting - DIRECT ENTRY PILOT SCHEME"
Oh well, since BA pilots are "fairly average", and you have "watched the product in action", I know you will sail through the interview process, and find yourselves in a 747/777/320 in no time.
Enjoy
Just remember, there are some of those 'arrogant' BA pilots who don't want to see you (or anybody else) join on what is effectively a 'B' payscale!
It occurs to me that you must both be training captains on the RJ. Not that I disagree with your assessment of mainline pilots. I don't! I just can't understand how else you would be qualified to comment on their standard!
and Kurtz; "post a little less" - Why should I?