Life at EZY is geting better. Rosters are fixed at 5/3/5/4 for winter and, subject to a vote, will be 5/3/5/4 for summer 07. Money is pretty good £85k+ for a Captain. Pension could be better (9% if don't opt for taking 2% out to salary in last pay review). Medical benefits would be welcome.....
It does appear that there is now a constructive dialogue going on between BALPA and the Company. They are working together and taking a realistic view - a sea change to 18 months ago. The new CEO realises that you simply cannot afford to keep losing pilots at the rate we were last year. Having had a 1 to 1 with him recently, he is determined to get the crew establishment correct. This will not only improve lifestyle for pilots but will also prevent a repeat of this summers sub-chartering. In recognition of this summers difficulties, ALL staff were given 2 weeks basic salary worth of shares - again, unheard of under the "old" regime.
If you can get to your base of choice, then I think EZY is probably one of the best / most secure / friendly / dynamic / opportunity filled / progressive options available.
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