To answer your question in relation to the pay deal at Ryanair the pilot body have just signed a new five year pay and working conditions agreement which will deliver improved roster patterns with guaranteed days off and increased basic pay and sector payments.
Total earnings (includes basic and grossed up sector pay) will rise over the duration of the agreement to
Senior Captain’s ; STG£102,000
First Officers STG£70,000
In addition to the above existing pilots also receive
£IR100,000 worth of Share Options @ 10 Euros which have already risen to 11:50 Euros.
An additional IR£10K worth of Share Options for the next two years (subject to increases in profits of 20% per annum)
Loss of Licence Insurance cover of IRL£150,000 for Both Captain’s & F/O’s
Rosters published 4 weeks in advance
Guaranteed days off and a pattern of 5 earlies followed by 3 days off followed by 5 lates followed by 3 days off.
No overnights with planned finishes at 2345.
Industry beating promotional opportunities based on the delivery of 5 new Boeing 737-800’s in December / January 2000/2001 and the delivery of a further 8 Boeing 737-800’s commencing in December of this year.