Been here 2 years. UK based and worked previously turbo prop.... not wanting to give too much of my identity away!!
I take home £1150 basic, which is going up in March!... and another... £1750 averaged out in sector pay per month. No pension and no medicals etc. type rating cost which I have no problem paying were £20000 including accom and grub etc. We do work hard but see our sector pay eroded as it is based on scheduled block hours. These are chipped away at leaving you sometimes £55 short!!! .. ie.. instead of being paid the £185 due for a 7hour or more block day... we get... wait for it.... £130 for a 6 hour 55 minute day where the flight time exceeds the sheduled block!! At least most pilots here have a great sense of humour!!!
If you are a family man,... with mortage paid and looking for a place to earn some pocket money then may be this is the place for you. I hope to see an improvement other wise.............................. I'm OFF!!! along with quite a few other guys who have had enough of the bullshine.
