Originally Posted by davidletterman
This is what is on offer now by Etihad:
They also say that housing allowance is about 7000 dirhams per month...
Thank you for your continued interest in Etihad Airways. We would like to pursue your application further and therefore ask you to study the attached facts sheet. This will give you an exact overview about the present terms and conditions for pilots in Etihad Airways.
First Officer per month = - 2000 hours on type
Basic
AED 16,900
USD 4,605
approximately 20 duty days at AED 450
AED 9,000
USD 2,452
Salary Total approximately
AED 25,900
USD 7,057
This does not yet include any function pay, i.e. Examiner, Trainer etc.
The salary you get from Etihad Airways will not be taxed or deducted in any way.
Mate!
You are correct to certain extent.
Stby duty days are now paid half. You definately will not be working 20 days in a month. Too good to be true!! Trust me, I have got mates there. You will be lucky if you get 15 days of duty.
You must accept company provided accommodation. No exception unless you do not want the furniture allowance. A one off payment of 35K for Capt and 32K for F/O. Furniture allowance is valid for 3 years, there after you get a monthly allowance for furniture. (900AED for Capt. and 700AED for F/O)