Originally Posted by
lfrk
Hi Guy's
I am french, mid 30's and A380 F/O with Ek, expecting left seat within the next year.
Looks like that BA is coming to DXB for roadshows to find type rated 380 FO.
I am seriously considering trying to join, even if it means a big pay cut and a long time on the right seat.
Couple of questions if someone has the answers that would be cool.
-Is there a lot of guys commuting to france or south of Europe?
-Salaray when joining is around 54000 £ what about after 4-5 years. Cannot find the pay scale anywhere.
-Upgrade on the 380 or LH, 10-12-15years?
Ek is good to me so far, but I don't see myself and familly staying here more than another 5 years.
I'll let someone else discuss the pay points.
French commuters? Dozens, probably hundreds. If you include cabin crew, possibly more.
Left seat A380. Plan on twenty. It's a smallish fleet and those skippers who are there will want to stay. Many new Longhaul captains are aged around 40 so will be there for a long time.