scoobs
You cannot turn your pay negotiations into a comparison between my pay and your pay.
The two things are simply not linked.
In any organisation there will always be pay differentials. What I posted was a direct comparison of PILOT'S pay in a thread amongst PILOTS, not a comparison between pilot's and cabin crew. So, I think you should not use that source in this instance, but if you feel that you must, then please continue. However, I do not think it strengthens your argument.
There will always be a law of supply and demand and a law of pay vs responsibilities. The fact that pilot's get paid more than crew is a direct reflection of our scarcity value as potential employees vs our cost of training.
Sadly, the fact is this: Pilots cost a lot to train, so airlines pay us well to retain our services. We are NOT that easily replaced. It takes 6 months from interviewing someone, offering them a job until they are checked out on the line.
The same cannot be said for crew. It is nearer 3 months I imagine.
The other reason there will alwys be a big difference in crew vs pilot pay is that we, as pilots, are responsible for a very large chunk of company money in the form of a large jet aircraft. Our responsibilities are totally different to yours and hence the difference in pay.
Please reconsider the use of my wages in your argument. It has nothing whatsoever to do with your pay negotiations.
