there is always talk about how bad SIA pays compared to some of the major carriers.
Could or would someone give a break down of the salaries for a local and expat terms.
The reason for me asking this is that I have a friend that is currently employed in SIA as a FO.
He was telling me in his first year as an FO, his salary was nearly 90K Sing dollars + plus bonus.
Tax rates are quite low in singapore.
Now for me living in Australia, this is indeed a very good salary.
Im not sure how much a Qantas FO will make in his first year, but when you add in the tax rates you will pay in Australia, I doubt it will be what my friend is getting.
He says, so far he is very happy with the airline, they are strict but also fair.
He was also telling me that they have signed a new pay agreement, where their basic salary is going to go up and so will the productivity allowance.
These are some of the positives that should be looked at.