BB
Can you clarify the 85k your mate quotes, does it include all the add ons such as remote area, NVFR, ATPL and so on. I would imagine it does. Its not a fair comparision comparing his past deal with all the add ons to the new eba and only quoting the base salary without the add ons.
As for the MPT boys with the MPT shift allowances and other adds ons they are pretty much up there with the twin engine rates.