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Crz Fos on $110K all up at VA - hmmmm don't think so even including super and allowances and a few K of bonuses. Unless of course he/she is getting ex gratia payments as a management stooge!
Why do low cost pilots in Australia count compulsory superannuation contributions as part of their package? Strange. I've never noted a QF pilot doing similar.
And 54K a year is working class conditions. If that's what you think the profession is worth, I'm glad you weren't around when I started.
And 54K a year is working class conditions. If that's what you think the profession is worth, I'm glad you weren't around when I started.
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Why do low cost pilots in Australia count compulsory superannuation contributions as part of their package? Strange. I've never noted a QF pilot doing similar
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By way of comparison, QF S/Os upon checking out are on circa $75K. O/T, allowances and super are on top of that. O/T depending on a/c type is going to be about $10K.
Within 18 months that increases to $95K (A330) to $105K (A380). O/T on the big bus and the 744 are going to add about 8-20% on top of those figures.
My first group certificate after being for just over 12 months as a S/O in 1995/96 was $68K. Take out the o/t and I think the pay 15 years ago for a S/O was probably still a bit more than it is now for VA S/Os. I no longer have copies of what the actual pay rate was back then but just goes to show how far the race to the bottom has progressed.
Within 18 months that increases to $95K (A330) to $105K (A380). O/T on the big bus and the 744 are going to add about 8-20% on top of those figures.
My first group certificate after being for just over 12 months as a S/O in 1995/96 was $68K. Take out the o/t and I think the pay 15 years ago for a S/O was probably still a bit more than it is now for VA S/Os. I no longer have copies of what the actual pay rate was back then but just goes to show how far the race to the bottom has progressed.
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Krusty, the difference between QF and VA is that QF have the opportunity to promote the back seater into an aircraft type where they'll be doing lots of sectors with the commensurate experience and currency gain- probably 20-30 landings a month. That's a very different thing to promoting into an aircraft where you'll be lucky to get 30 landings a year.
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'I think it's because VA pay 12% Super...compulsory superannuation is only 9%....Therefore it's above standard.....'
Qantas pay up to 27% depending on division and age.[from latest div6 blurb]
Most div2 are about 17%, most div3 about 13% and latest div6 on 10%.
[wish I hadn't changed from div1!
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They don't pay this because they are good blokes, we need to fight for our conditions.
Now, back to the **** pay thread.....
Qantas pay up to 27% depending on division and age.[from latest div6 blurb]
Most div2 are about 17%, most div3 about 13% and latest div6 on 10%.
[wish I hadn't changed from div1!
]They don't pay this because they are good blokes, we need to fight for our conditions.
Now, back to the **** pay thread.....
When you live....
TFR - total financial renumeration
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Why do low cost pilots in Australia count compulsory superannuation contributions as part of their package? Strange. I've never noted a QF pilot doing similar
Why do low cost pilots in Australia count compulsory superannuation contributions as part of their package? Strange. I've never noted a QF pilot doing similar
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Crz FOs' I've been told by a mate who is one, are on around $110K all up. Has an easy roster and commutes. He has around 9000 hrs, mostly turbine for those wondering.
Unless he's an SFO, he's feeding you a porkie pie...54k, zero add-ons...
Several mates are QF S/O's, both 744 and A380...WELL north of 150k, and PLENTY of time to surf the northern beaches.
Several mates are QF S/O's, both 744 and A380...WELL north of 150k, and PLENTY of time to surf the northern beaches.
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He really had no answer and guess what would've happened if morons like you and everyone else had've said the same thing?
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Would be great to hear from someone who actually flies for Voz to clarify all this stuff for us, anyone out there?
Well, chances are high that they will get eaten alive it seems.
Well, chances are high that they will get eaten alive it seems.
snoop doggy dog
YES lets NOT let those nasty facts get in the way!
Never a truer word has been spoken and perhaps the soap box that you are standing on is not quite as sturdy as you think!
V Australia jobs, payscales and entry requirements.
"Crz FOs' I've been told by a mate who is one, are on around $110K all up. Has an easy roster and commutes. He has around 9000 hrs, mostly turbine for those wondering.
Anyway, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story I say."
Anyway, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story I say."
YES lets NOT let those nasty facts get in the way!
Never a truer word has been spoken and perhaps the soap box that you are standing on is not quite as sturdy as you think!
V Australia jobs, payscales and entry requirements.
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It seems those pay scales are from the early days of VA. In the original contract the only scope for increases was at the "Company's pleasure", from what I hear they have not changed. Hopefully the upcoming EBA will produce something better, but if the quoted "$110K up" for CFO's (which incidently the original poster appears to have deleted) is actually what the Negotiators are aiming for, well a 100% increase over the current amount suggests a level of optimism somewhat removed from reality!
The Captain's salary seems OK, for those returning home to a "retirement job", but the F/O base of $114K has no "Top" proviso. Jes#s H Chr!st! I earned more than that last year as a Turboprop driver! Has there been any movement from the RHS to the LHS? From what I have heard, none. Considering the provisions of the VB EBA, and VA's track record of only employing DEC's, What the hell are you guys thinking?
I reckon the "negotiators" have their work cut out for them. Best of luck Boys and Girls.
The Captain's salary seems OK, for those returning home to a "retirement job", but the F/O base of $114K has no "Top" proviso. Jes#s H Chr!st! I earned more than that last year as a Turboprop driver! Has there been any movement from the RHS to the LHS? From what I have heard, none. Considering the provisions of the VB EBA, and VA's track record of only employing DEC's, What the hell are you guys thinking?
I reckon the "negotiators" have their work cut out for them. Best of luck Boys and Girls.
Lordy, if that link is right, cabin crew (not supervisors) are being paid more to work on the EMB170.
The cabin crew are not 'overpaid' for the hours and lifestyle they lead, so that is seriously disturbing.
Even as a Railway Station Officer (selling train tickets) for Queensland Rail, you would earn more. (QR advertised for Part Time Train Guards - they just blow a whistle and ding the bell - make the odd PA and rarely even see the public - not security work - 4 days a week, $58,000 plus good super and allowances)
(Both jobs of which require minimal training, which you are paid for - has the aviation world gone mad?!?!).
And spare the BS about love of the job, and how its a wonderful company - thats a joke!
The cabin crew are not 'overpaid' for the hours and lifestyle they lead, so that is seriously disturbing.
Even as a Railway Station Officer (selling train tickets) for Queensland Rail, you would earn more. (QR advertised for Part Time Train Guards - they just blow a whistle and ding the bell - make the odd PA and rarely even see the public - not security work - 4 days a week, $58,000 plus good super and allowances)
(Both jobs of which require minimal training, which you are paid for - has the aviation world gone mad?!?!).
And spare the BS about love of the job, and how its a wonderful company - thats a joke!
A somewhat more accurate source of details which were Cut n Paste from a company email sent on the 20 Feb 2009.
So unless VAustralia have become little more generous I would suggest that these are the figures you are signing up for today.
THE ROLE OF CRUISE RELIEF FIRST OFFICER
CRFO SALARY
CRFO SALARY
Band 1 – with CPL only $47,775 base salary
Band 2 – with ATPL $53,500 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Band 1 – with CPL Training Salary $38, 220 base training salary not including superannuation
Band 2 – with ATPL Training Salary $42, 800 base training salary not including superannuation
Training Salary
A training wage will be paid at 80% of your base salary from day 1 of your training until the last day of your initial training school
period.
Your salary will be reviewed at least annually, along with your progress and development needs.
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
incentive/profit plans will be provided to you after you commence employment.
Band 2 – with ATPL $53,500 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Band 1 – with CPL Training Salary $38, 220 base training salary not including superannuation
Band 2 – with ATPL Training Salary $42, 800 base training salary not including superannuation
Training Salary
A training wage will be paid at 80% of your base salary from day 1 of your training until the last day of your initial training school
period.
Your salary will be reviewed at least annually, along with your progress and development needs.
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
incentive/profit plans will be provided to you after you commence employment.
THE ROLE OF FIRST OFFICER
FIRST OFFICER SALARY
Base Salary $114,000 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
incentive/profit plans will be provided to you after you commence employment.
FIRST OFFICER SALARY
Base Salary $114,000 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
incentive/profit plans will be provided to you after you commence employment.
THE ROLE OF CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN SALARY
Base Salary $175,000 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
CAPTAIN SALARY
Base Salary $175,000 base salary
Superannuation 12 % on top of your base salary
Virgin Blue Group Company Profit Share Plan Potential to earn up to an additional 3% on base salary
Individual Incentive plan Potential to earn up to an additional 5% on base salary
Incentive Plans
The company profit share plan and the individual incentive plan are contingent on achievement of certain criteria concerning both
personal and company performance and may be changed at V Australia’s discretion. Further information about these two
incentive/profit plans will be provided to you after you commence employment.
