Co Pilot Salaries

[Hopadopter]

Hi, just wondering what the entry level salary is on average for a new co-jo with any of the main North Sea operators, and how is pay back for type ratings etc deducted from pay. I know none of them are hiring, and its all doom and gloom etc etc, but Im just trying to do some research. Approx figures would do and all replies are greatly appreciated,

[flap flap flap]

£45,000 pa salary. £25,000 bond for three years.

[Helipilot1982]

CHC £38,000 ish with less than 500hrs Total Time - increases with every 500hrs.

3 yr bond - £30,000 for type rating reducing £10,000 every year

[SFHawk]

Bristow from Sept 09: £46k

Training bond £15k, reducing 5k per year.
No deduction to salary, bond only paid back if you leave (by choice!) within 3 years.

Bristow wins!?

[Hopadopter]

Thanks for the replies guys, if your figures are true SFHawk Bristow certainly win, but I'm sure its not all about the money after spending thousands on training is it guy's!!!