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Old 4th May 2017, 10:23
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Low compared to what? Compared to a handful of airlines paying significantly better, yes. Compared to a teacher of 30+ year in community school, or a newly examined engineer who spent the greater part of his twenties in school, no.

If it wasn't for the legacy and mystery of flying we wouldn't be where we are today, paid what we're paid. Let's fight for what we have, but don't rant on about how poor salary Ryanair has got and how you're entitled to much more. If you're working for them, flying punters to Malaga for £20, your 'supporters' are hardly going to support you in this cause. A unionized pilot force, or a pilot shortage, is the only thing that's going to help you. And even then pilots all over seem to struggle to take advantage of the situation. If you want more money, apply for a job where they offer so and vore with your feet.

Ryanair has a lot to answer for, especially when it comes to employment contracts and employee rights, sick pay, base transfers, holidays, long hours (so does EASA that allows them), bullying, unpaid standbys and what not... anything that makes life bearable. But ranting on how little you've got in your wallet isn't gonna give you my condolences.
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