I hope if everyone was face to face that there wouldn't be the mud slinging that goes on here.
Everyone has different priorities in life, you could be:-
20 straight out of training
no family
married 3 kids
other hobbies or business interests
etc the list is endless
For me Jet2 were and are the employer of choice.
Most of the guys who want the hours are yearning for a command. I would also like that in due course. But then on the other hand I get to take my daughter to and from school 2-3 times a week. It won't be long before she doesn't want Dad to do that any more. For me thats important, I can wait the extra year it will take for the hours. Nevermind if I'm suitable at that time as well!
Sure I could apply for easy or tfly. But I'd be commuting a further 2 hours everyday, personally that isn't worth the money.
Currently we don't work as hard as the other carriers, but it may only be a matter of time before that changes. One reason we're quiet is due the lack of 2 airframes that should have come for this summer. So there are probabley 10 extra crews around the network. But they still took the guys on. If what I here is true they'll need 20-25 crews extra on both fleets by next summer.
I would like to see the T+C's improve. But that will only come with negotiation, as there is never enough money in the pot. Or if they can't attract enough experienced people to the company.
As of today I'm in it for the long term, but in this industry it can all have changed by tomorrow.
Here's my wish list:-
Pension contribution same as the Captain
Sector pay in proportion to the Captain
Private Health
Descent PHI, LOL
Opportunity for Day Off working at a realistic payment
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Oh and don't forget the 10% pay rise.
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That little lot will cost the company at least £2,000,000 a year.
Would you willinglly shell that out if it was your company.
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It will take a few years to get that but I'm sure it can be done by a committed team.
Now standing by with fire extinguisher for usual flaming people get.