The Anaesthetist I know makes double that.
In fact most medical specialists I'm aware of seem to.
Comparing Pilots to Doctors is absurd. Look at the RFDS, arguably the most challenging flying job out there and the Pilots barely make more than nurses.
Its as absurd as the other end of the argument saying QF is failing merely because S/O's get paid 150K plus…
It is unfortunate that QF rates of pay have now seemed to become unreasonable and publicly unpalatable, and good on those who are getting it, but a bit of introspection by some is probably required. Either change is made or will be forced upon us. As workers who are "softcocks" at a Union level (and we are), there is not much choice.
So what exactly do you think is a “good deal”? Salary and benefits benchmarked against regional competitors? Lets hear it!
My personal opinion, as to what if a fair and reasonable benchmark to QF competitors in the region?
Take the Short Haul rates and + 5/10% on a fleet pay rate for wide body. S/O's to get 60% odd of the F/O rate.
Leave those who are currently on the 'A Scale', and all new joiners or voluntary upgrades are placed on the B scale.
Compares to and in most cases is much more efficient than: Cathay, Virgin, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Singapore and Air New Zealand. All of Qantas' main regional competitors.
This is just my opinion, you can jump up and down about it if you like and it doesn't really matter, because in 5-10 years neither this, nor the current pay rates will be on offer…
With the unfortunate white anting, tall poppy, green eyed monster, step over your own grandmothers rotting corpse for a shiny jet job attitude in this cancerous, depressing industry (evidence provided in these and many other discussions on this site), I feel it will be much, much worse...
