Hello boys!
Looks like you lads have a lot of issues.
A couple of observations if I may..
1. My understanding (very limited), is that SAA pilot packages are where they are today, because international salary benchmarks were part of the negotiation process.
2. The helicopter industry lost a lot of experience to the more lucrative national carrier, which had a positive effect on the back-pockets of the remaining chopper pilots.
3. At the moment, many South African chopper pilots are being lured internationally, for tax free packages that are putting even more pressure on local operators to raise their game.
No strikes or unions, just good old fashioned supply & demand.
As with any other business, attempts by either the employer or the employee to interfere with this process usually ends in tears.
I'm thinking that perhaps the pilots have the upper hand, but I'm holding off on my new Ferrari for the time being.
