So lets put this into perpective,
Australia across the board has cheaper food, rent, clothing, fuel, transport and most probably by in large cheaper to live in every aspect in life compared to NewZealand.
Now lets do some comparisons to Jetstar Australia salary to that of its kuwu comparison at todays exchange rate of 1.25.
Jet* Aus A320 salaries as listed on their website
Jetstar Australia Capt: $145,195.00AUD $181,493.75NZD
Jetstar NZ Capt: $104,000.00AUD $130,000.00NZD
Jetstar Australia FO: $79,857.00AUD $99,821.25NZD Level 1
Jetstar NZ FO: $63,885.60AUD $70,000.00NZD
How much for a A320 rating? $45,000NZD?
Great return on investment!!!
And correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that a Qantas or AirNZ long haul flight attendant will earn more than a Kuwu(mexican) A320 first officer.
Now add the retention payments, company bonus payments, 11 days off a roster for the Jet* Aus pilots and 5/8's of bugger all for the kuwu's. Hmmm
Arrreeeeebah!!
Jetstar you really are taking the puss!!
I'd love to hear an explaination from Jetstar as to why the kuwu's should earn 30% less?