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ATR DEC’s NOW OFF THE TABLE
Word has it that VARA is no longer looking at Direct Entry Captains for their ATR Operation.
After extending the the deadline for the current application due to internal lack of interest, it seems that the increase in ATR Captains salary may have done the trick?
After extending the the deadline for the current application due to internal lack of interest, it seems that the increase in ATR Captains salary may have done the trick?
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What new salary?? There is no new EBA and it seems no urgency from the company to finalise anything. So as it stands, average CAPTs pay and very average FO pay. Guys on the ATR are still looking at leaving and will. Sometimes, it's a case of too little too late.
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My understanding is that commencing July 1, the ATR Captains pay is now comparable to 737 F/O salary for same years of service, although I am happy to stand corrected. The main reason for my was that previous attempts to lure Jet F/O’s across included a promise of a substantial pay cut! It’s only taken several years of angst for them to finally work out why no one was interested!
With such a small, fleet, the extra cost in wages is so insignificant in the scheme of the operation, you would have thought it to be a no brainer!
was that previous attempts to lure Jet F/O’s across included a promise of a substantial pay cut! It’s only taken several years of angst for them to finally work out why no one was interested!With such a small, fleet, the extra cost in wages is so insignificant in the scheme of the operation, you would have thought it to be a no brainer!
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Hi Krusty 34.
Yes, you would have thought it's a no brainer, although that is big picture stuff, and hard to focus on when KPI is the word on the street...Apparently the new CEO is on the ball, and hopefully, he can see the forest for the trees.
I've been told the current situation is as follows:
The EBA expired on 1 July 2018. So as it stands at the moment, there is no new salary as of Monday 1 July 2019. The company and unions are still playing the game, and the remaining 60 or so ATR pilots, are frustrated and not impressed. They are lucky they have only lost 1 CAPT and 1 FO in the past few months. All that is required now is another sweep from QF and/or JQ for crew, and there will be another 6 aircraft permanently stored in Nelson.
If you join today the pay is ATR 72 Captain Year 1 approx. $115,000, and ATR 72 FO Year 1 $75,000.
Currently 2-3 overnights away per week, and regular massive waits between flights(up to 3.5 hrs) and yes 3-4 sectors per day. Progression to the jets I hear? If you are at the top of the tree then maybe yes, if you are in the middle and below or have just joined, then you might get awarded a job, although being released is another issue. Once you might get to the jet, then enjoy the RHS for at least another 10 years plus.
This has come from a very reliable source that I have known for over 25 years, and as you said, I'm happy to stand corrected as well. All the best!
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Yes, you would have thought it's a no brainer, although that is big picture stuff, and hard to focus on when KPI is the word on the street...Apparently the new CEO is on the ball, and hopefully, he can see the forest for the trees.
I've been told the current situation is as follows:
The EBA expired on 1 July 2018. So as it stands at the moment, there is no new salary as of Monday 1 July 2019. The company and unions are still playing the game, and the remaining 60 or so ATR pilots, are frustrated and not impressed. They are lucky they have only lost 1 CAPT and 1 FO in the past few months. All that is required now is another sweep from QF and/or JQ for crew, and there will be another 6 aircraft permanently stored in Nelson.
If you join today the pay is ATR 72 Captain Year 1 approx. $115,000, and ATR 72 FO Year 1 $75,000.
Currently 2-3 overnights away per week, and regular massive waits between flights(up to 3.5 hrs) and yes 3-4 sectors per day. Progression to the jets I hear? If you are at the top of the tree then maybe yes, if you are in the middle and below or have just joined, then you might get awarded a job, although being released is another issue. Once you might get to the jet, then enjoy the RHS for at least another 10 years plus.
This has come from a very reliable source that I have known for over 25 years, and as you said, I'm happy to stand corrected as well. All the best!
L.B
Last edited by "Littlebird"; 29th Jun 2019 at 10:53. Reason: Had to refrain a little.
Well, isn’t that interesting.
A “Source” has informed me that all applications for DEC have been “Binned” in favour of internal applicants?
Another seperate source has confirmed that despite over 17,000 hours and more than decade of Regional turboprop Command experience, he has been informed that he is no longer competitive!
They do need Captains, right?
A “Source” has informed me that all applications for DEC have been “Binned” in favour of internal applicants?
Another seperate source has confirmed that despite over 17,000 hours and more than decade of Regional turboprop Command experience, he has been informed that he is no longer competitive!
They do need Captains, right?
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I'm not sure if they need Captains Krusty. Perhaps the company is hoping that after an EBA gets all signed up, jet FO's will want to go to the ATR.
Perhaps Mr Google Head or someone else in the know can answer your question.
Perhaps Mr Google Head or someone else in the know can answer your question.
If HR or Recruitment, or whoever is in charge of these things are speculating that people will come across rather than processing the last round of qualified applicants, then I suppose they’re way smarter than I am!
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Hi Everyone,
I was chatting to a mate who said that one of his mates told him that Virgin is not going to run any course for the rest of 2019 at this stage. He said that they need about 10 737 drivers split between Aus & NZ but after that nothing.
I interviewed in Brisbane early this year and received an email saying that my application was successful pending reference checks. If anyone with inside info has more knowledge on this please help, I would like to know if I am going to be on the hold file into 2020.
Cheers
I was chatting to a mate who said that one of his mates told him that Virgin is not going to run any course for the rest of 2019 at this stage. He said that they need about 10 737 drivers split between Aus & NZ but after that nothing.
I interviewed in Brisbane early this year and received an email saying that my application was successful pending reference checks. If anyone with inside info has more knowledge on this please help, I would like to know if I am going to be on the hold file into 2020.
Cheers