I think that some people offering their opinions here are doing so from the perspective of those just starting employment or chasing the next rung in the GA ladder.
I can’t believe that people are defending paying below award wages like it is a fortune that operators can’t afford in GA!
Base salary for a single engine charter pilot according to the award:
$28776
For a multi engine pilot operating aircraft not above 3360kgs
$33244
With extras included in the award these amounts are slightly higher but you would be lucky to be paying more than 38k for a multi piston driver under the award.
I would think that the award is structured to suitably reflect a reasonable remuneration to a suitably qualified person to carry out his or her duties.
If it isn’t then what do all you experts propose is a reasonable wage to be offered to pilots?
The award covers a lot more than just money, what are some of your opinions on severance pay, leave, sick days etc? Does any of that matter to you?
Dam, we should just be thankful we weren’t born in poverty stricken Ethiopia.
How are your values on other aspects of your profession if your eyes are blinkered and fixed straight ahead searching for the next hour that you should be thankful for because you don’t have the experience really to be deserved proper pay for it.
But, you know, why your there and keen to help out can you just fly this one extra day for us, bust your duty wide open, fly in weather below your qualifications, go with unserviceabilities, it’s a tight ship GA don't you know. Be thankful for your job. (and the hours)
Going to have the spine to stand up to these scenarios?
We all have or have had our sights set on the horizon and the work we do today is helping us reach our goals, but why degenerate yourself into a spineless mould by refusing to open your eyes, standing above the aviating egotistical masturbation and dreamy John Magee bullsh*t and justifiably asserting your worth as a person, employee and aviator and at least show that you are capable of deserving respect.
If you can't do this then you can let loose with all the verbal diarrhea comparisons of starving kids in Africa you like but it’s a poor effort in trying to justify a serious lack of morals, self respect and yes- work ethics.