Its a sad, sad state of affairs when we have supposed large Australian companies pretending to be running with the likes of CHC and Bristows, yet they still cannot do the basics such as tendering correctly for a contract that remunerates all concerned adequately.
Further, in the Australian industry, where there is talk and hype of a growth spurt with a substantial opportunity base opening up for guys, what the hell is going on when we still can't get crews remunerated adequately? Seriously!
I am just glad to be working overseas myself on contract where the machinery is nicer, the management appreciate good staff and are prepared to pay them appropriately for their effort, skill and loyalty. It would appear that there is a lot to be learned by this particular company. The whole issue of underpaying people is getting very tiresome with pilots and associated crews and it is only a matter of time before such companies pay for this with a heavy price.
Again, good luck guys...3% is a slap in the face...its a paltry amount to offer up and any decent man could not seriously look another in the face and offer such a disgracefully low amount, given inflationary pressures and the fact these guys are worth far more then what they are getting.