A while back the Air NZ Head Shed had a chat with the 3 regionals and advised them of the impending cull of their pilots by Big Bro.
They also allowed them to crew up in advance of this movement.
And given that there are about 2 from Air Nelson on each interview round, you do the figures.
Until recently, for example, Air Nelson couldn't replace a pilot until the leaving pilot had actually handed in their resignation, and 4 weeks later he/she would be gone.
Then would start the 2-3 month training saga of replacing the (say) captain with a new one from the F/O ranks, then replacing the F/O. etc... (or vice versa)
This pilot would've been able to tell mgt that they were going into Air NZ within hours of leaving the selection room. So possibly 3 months before a start date, depending on fleet.
(I understand that the new regime sends out letters a few days later...
Shame. The old way was far superior.)
So maybe this explains the stockpile of people.
)Probably similar to what Cathay are doing by giving some Eagle pilots start dates 12 months away so Air NZ can't get them..
)
On the contract front. They didn't give anything away.
Got some better things put in (not financial more lifestyle I suppose).
Can't comment on the $$ front.
Still a great to outfit to work for. (and you can never choose your boss
where ever you work)
Good and well maintained toys. Great bunch to work with.
Good social life and good training.