Lets get this straight.. $31hr for a dual cat Lame on 2 group 20 aircraft.
It is double that for contracting with a lower group Airframe licence
. Trust me I know.
The Sunstate (former) Lames are also arguably the most experienced Dash 8 Lames in OZ. Most certainly so for the Q400 as they were the launch Aus customer. They did a great job keeping the aircraft serviceable while management sat on there wallets witholding the correct or suitable tooling to do the job safely and efficiently. Then when it came to a tricky EBA the managers could not control the situation.
Whilst there is no doubt the most of the Lames who have left sunnies are now being paid more for less work and better working hrs then before, it is not money that will keep experienced Lames from working at sunnies long term.....it is the managers......until that is changed, it will remain as stated...a basket case
