Originally Posted by
outnabout
Raptor090: Pilots are known for their mobility between employers.
It could be argued that this are 'tools of trade' and therefore no matter who you work for, you need to have these tools. Therefore it could be argued that it is the pilots responsibility to ensure they have these items, and they are current, as required by the regs.
Much like a carpenter and his toolbox.
Is it possible that these items are tax deductions as well, as you require them to assist you to earn the wage?
I would consider my headset "tool of my trade" not so much my medical, asic, working with children card etc.
Not to mention the employer can claim all this and more at tax time.
I find it odd that most lames, ops managers, aircraft cleaners, office admin roles all get an asic supplied, but not the pilot who spends the majority of the time airside?