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787 year 1 S/O = ~124k including STACR at planning divisor plus 20-30k in allowances.
787 year 4 S/O = ~133k including STACR at planning divisor plus 20-30k in allowances.

Tuner 2

20th Mar 2019 09:27

Depends on days worked and destinations. AUD 295 per 24 hours in all the 787 overseas ports and don't forget ODTA/ADTA - approx $65 and $30 per day each. I'd say 15k would be conservative but allowances will obviously vary.

cqd	20th Mar 2019 11:12

Do you have to pay tax on these allowances or not?

C441	21st Mar 2019 03:08

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Originally Posted by cqd (Post 10424565)

Do you have to pay tax on these allowances or not?

In short, yes in most cases on a small portion. The allowance is based on the ATO allowable figure but calculated slightly differently, leading to a small amount above the ATOs allowance which is taxable. In most cases it’s less than 10% of the total allowance.

vIrot8

21st Mar 2019 06:01

I’m wondering if anyone would happen to know whether or not Qantas is planning to interview or advertise for externals this year, or ever again directly into Mainline? I’ve heard a rumour that they plan to only hire internally from within the group from their subsidiaries. The reason I am asking is to figure out my next career move and whether or not to hold out for Mainline to advertise for externals or join one of their subsidiaries. Any info will be greatly appreciated!

Fonz121

21st Mar 2019 09:31

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Some people say its impossible to support a family on single income especially being an SO but what about 737 pay? I am interested in Perth base opportunities.

I’m doing it quite comfortably. Single income, couple of kids (both in daycare) couple of mortgages. Still maintain a decent lifestyle. But I guess everyone has a different definition of what a good lifestyle is.

Just got to watch those split dinner bills when away :)

edit it to say that’s on a 787 SO wage

ExtraShot

22nd Mar 2019 02:31

And if people are going to add Super and allowances to those figures, why not chuck in a value for your hotel accommodations, your home transport, crew meals, etc, etc?

Perhaps just quoting the Taxable Gross is best, that’s what people use to pay their bills and live on, and it’s what will more accurately represent hours worked.

skysook

22nd Mar 2019 03:47

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Originally Posted by Telfer86 (Post 10426278)

The numbers quoted here are way under the odds

The 787 SOs are grossing between 170 to 190 k per year

Staff travel is given early for Perth base & some kind of cash allowance

Don't believe the "it's not what it used to be" nonsense the QF pilots are all doing very nicely

$180k would be top 2 or 3 or 4 % of the income group in Australia it ain't all bad

& guys have got that with 1200 hours and just a couple of years in the work force

Can you please elaborate on the early staff travel for Perth base? I thought it was minimum 6 months (from start date) for everyone?

bulldog_pirate

25th Mar 2019 12:18

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Originally Posted by skysook (Post 10426360)

Can you please elaborate on the early staff travel for Perth base? I thought it was minimum 6 months (from start date) for everyone?

Staff travel starts after training is completed for 787SO’s that are Perth based and are Commuting. Not sure exactly how that is determined(address in contact details or specific request required). It is a special clause for just the above.

High_To_Low

26th Mar 2019 04:15

Is that Tax free?

skysook

26th Mar 2019 05:28

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Originally Posted by bulldog_pirate (Post 10429238)

Thanks Bulldog!

Whilst on topic. Any truth to this “cash allowance” for Perth base that some guys have mentioned?

Cheers

Change Management

26th Mar 2019 06:21

170k?! Tell em he’s dreaming...

Not even close to that. Expect 130. But remember, you’re on training wage before that.

Aviatrix91

26th Mar 2019 08:51

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Originally Posted by skysook (Post 10429965)

Thanks Bulldog!

Whilst on topic. Any truth to this “cash allowance” for Perth base that some guys have mentioned?

Cheers

No that is incorrect, I believe that is being confused with the initial training allowances which is applicable to anyone who is not based or resides in Sydney. There are two options, the first is the company pay for and organise transport and accomodation throughout training and the the second, you can elect to get a lump sum payment and you organise it all yourself

bulldog_pirate

26th Mar 2019 11:47

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Originally Posted by skysook (Post 10429965)

Thanks Bulldog!

Whilst on topic. Any truth to this “cash allowance” for Perth base that some guys have mentioned?

Cheers

no problems. I’m not aware of any allowances that are 787 SO specific. The training allowance response to your question seems to be about right.

Cheers

ANC001

26th Apr 2019 13:01

Are there 330 pilot bases in BNE and PER? I expect so but have heard two different things.

SandyPalms

26th Apr 2019 21:16

Yes, but PER doesn’t have a Second Officer base.

ANC001

26th Apr 2019 21:19

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Originally Posted by SandyPalms (Post 10456701)

Yes, but PER doesn’t have a Second Officer base.

Thanks, that also explains the inconsistency of what I have been told.

Cheers

Ladloy

26th Apr 2019 22:42

Any rumours that it will be open to external candidates any time soon?

Aviatrix91

27th Apr 2019 04:36

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Originally Posted by Ladloy (Post 10456756)

Any rumours that it will be open to external candidates any time soon?

There is no internal whispers so this is all crystal ball stuff but I hazard a guess at probably not before this time next year just by looking at the ones coming through. There are still people from the 2016 recruitment drive coming through on courses