Chimbu,
Ryanair 100,000 GBP = $247,000 AUD and they are having trouble getting pilots.
JetBlue Capt at 116K US is Minimum Guarantee - at 85 hours it would be around 153K (Credit of 150% stick aboved 70 hours) therefore $205,000 AUD.
Southwest Capt at 177K US is again Minimum Guarantee - at 85 hours it would be 194K which is $262,000 AUD.
THESE FIGURES DO NOT INCLUDE ALLOWANCES AND SUCH LIKE!
THE FIGURES ARE FOR SHORT HAUL NARROW BODY OPS NOT WIDEBODY LONGHAUL!
So yeah, you're right Jetstar pays similar amounts - For the WHOLE CREW.
AJ really does not know the market, he just knows that due to unique cirmumstances (AN going down and Impulse blokes seeing any jet job as better than a 1900) there are desperate pilots (others might call them foolish) who will sign up for less then market rates - simple!
Last edited by speeeedy; 26th Jul 2006 at 06:23.