Are they all talk Steve, or is it on the table in the current EA negotiations? Is the extra training LAMEs have to undertake to get to basic B1/B2 qualification going to be recognised with points in the pay scale or will it remain a bolt-on for the chosen few?
It's already in the existing system. Bolt on worth 4 points for B1 and 1 point for B2. I am a bit disturbed by the way you have put it though. The options are not -
recognized with points in the pay scale
or
a bolt on for the chosen few
Wouldn't it be better if it was a bolt on for all? Why would anyone want it within the pay scale? If it is, it takes everyone closer to caps or the top level. The comment about the chosen few is a completely different subject, don't confuse it with how the training is paid. Both who gets this training and how it will be paid in the future have been the centre of much of the EA discussion. There are so many options and opinions it will almost be impossible to keep everyone pleased but we sure as hell will be trying.