Just heard from down south that the long-term retention proposals are making the rounds at this very moment. Announcement to the press has to be by Nov 01. Options include:
a. Complete restructuring of Spec Aircrew terms and conditions ie not based on flying pay.
b. Restructuring the whole aircrew terms and conditions (but essentially more pay).
c. And, wait for it....pensionable flying pay is seriously back on the agenda and heavily backed by the top brass.
d. Continue with the sort of retention initiative and hope it all works out in the end (ie we don't have operate beyond our current [limited]capabilities.
Personally, I rather suspect that all the 30-34 year-old cream of our fighting capability have made the decision to leave already. It would require a substantial and immediately tangible change of attitude from above to sway any waverers out there.
Ultimately though, this is a bl**dy good, well paid job and I know its comparing apples with pears but come on, what about the nurses.
Any of you nine (plus hiddens - why?) know anything more?
