Virgin Train Drivers have the following pay structure;
Basic - 27k pa
Attendance Allowance - 3k pa
Sunday working approx 1 in 2 - 3k pa
This is for a 35hr week.
Instructor Drivers basic is 29k
I make that 33k pa before additional o/t.
Drivers are rostered a 5 day week with every 5th week off.
They are entitlrd to 32 days annual leave on top.
Red L is right - there are only a few who earn 42k but I know some on more 43+!
The majority will earn 38-39k pa without having to do 13 on 1 off.
Many of us find driving a REAL train (IC 125 HST etc) as satisfying as you guys find landing a 744 at Newark in a crosswind!
I speak with authority on the subject as I have a "type rating" on every type of express train Virgin have. I've also had the priviledge of the jump seat on numerous occasions with the "Train Driver" on the 744.
(He's done a few thousand miles on the throttle of our trains)
Just ask him what he prefers - STEAM!!
[This message has been edited by flange lubricator (edited 15 March 2001).]
[This message has been edited by flange lubricator (edited 15 March 2001).]