Specialist pay (Flying, Submarine, SF) is always an emotive subject. Whilst I agree that I use those skills to base my decisions on, whether I am in a flying job or a ground job, unfortunately I don't think this carries much weight when you're looking to make massive savings.
The argument for Specialist pay (RRP) is a simple one. If you force people out of the cockpit (thats right they have no choice) and then force a 18% pay cut on them, people will leave. Add to this that its most likely to occur at or around IPP you have a perfect storm. Therefore the cost of RRP is tiny when you compare it to the costs involved in training people to fill your place (which when it comes to experience you can't.)
Just my thoughts.
Last edited by AutoBit; 28th Apr 2015 at 15:08.