CFI
I totally agree with you.
Firstly, why didn’t the contract go out to tender? I’m sure there are a few companies at JT that would jump at the chance to put 6 hours a day on one of there C172’s.
Secondly, why is a Labor government supporting an organisation that is not only not paying award wages, but, not paying ANY wages.
Oh sure its “great experience” flying up and down the beach for 6 hours a day but when you consider that these commercial pilots are putting in around 7 to 8 hours a day it starts to look more like exploitation that “volunteer” work.
Having said all that, I have seen the operation first hand down there at TAC ad it is run VERY professionally, which is a credit to both the students from ECU and TAC management.
Finally I would like to echo the comments of R166AB by saying “it undermines the integrity of all pilots by working for free”.
inver TED
"When the going gets tough, increase your scan rate."
[ 22 November 2001: Message edited by: inver TED ]