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Then the P2 with 3000hrs, gets a promotion to P1 (with 3001hrs), and is now earning 65k which will increase anually, and with extra roles (training etc) to 85/90k.
I'm guessing the police pilot's salary is fairly stagnant. Taking this into account I would'nt say the salaries are on a par. And if you're a police/hems pilot, I'd be emphasising to the powers that be that they are not on a par.
I agree with you on the job satisfaction bit though! Equal time roster means lots of holidays though! (Work doesnt seem so bad when you've got something to look forward to!)