The fact remains however, that of the $2000 most people pay to go to London and back, $40 of that ends up in the pockets of the flight crew.
Yes, but how much has to go to those pilots back home that are standing around the BBQ?
It could not be an insignificant amount. If it were insignificant, there would be no issues with the offshoring and concerns about future profitability.
Some here are insisting that Qantas pilots are only paid for the flight hours they do, but it has come to light that they are also paid when:
... on Blank lines and reserve and training courses ...
and
... if they are not utilised on a reserve line.
How about when sick, or on annual leave?
The proof of the pudding would come from the following calculation:
Multiply actual flying hours for the past year by hourly rate. Call the result "flight pay".
Subtract flight pay from gross income for the year. Call the result "extra income".
How much "extra income" did you get? I would particularly like to see this figure for a captain.
No need to give actual figures on this public forum - just express the extra as a percentage of the gross - or PM me with the actual figures.
Thanks in advance.