Whilst I agree that people instructing or on turboprops have a difficult time at the moment TRSS is still taking the profession to new depths. Where will it end? Already I know TRSS pilots at Astreus are having to pay for line training at £100 per hour.
So not only are they paying for their own rating they're not getting a salary whilst flying paying punters around! I wish I was management as one could make a fortune out of pilots!
How long before other airlines copy Astreus?
I can see the original TRSS applicants idea. Do your time at crap airline and move on, problem is they're all doing it now!
What makes you think pilot bodies had the chance to stop TRSS? Why weren't all student pilots BALPA members? It's free after all
As for the assertion that all existing pilots take the view that "I'm all right jack so b*gger everyone else" well get real. Turn it around and look at the TRSS applicant who has just eroded T&C for those following them and those in the industry. I'm sure all existing jet pilots would be more than happy to have new pilots on the proper salary scale.
It will all go full circle though when pilots are once again in demand....then the TRSS will disappear