What will that take the average wage too? High 40's?

Yes, about £48.5K. There's another rumour that at least one pilot from a competitor is about to move to Bond. Whether it is JUST the money is open to question, but I imagine it won't hurt.

Out of interest what would a chief pilot of a small onshore operator get in the UK in relation to a chief pilot of Bond, Bristows etc. TiP:ouch:

Do you mean COMPANY Chief Pilot. Some onshore operators also have UNIT CPs, either HEMS or Police.

helicopter pilots pay
 

anyone knows what's the average monthly pay for a pilot (captain and co-pilot) working in north sea off-shore:\

Salaries downunder
 

Ladies & gents,

It makes for quite interesting reading when comparing UK conditions vs those we now enjoy downunder.

In the past, it has always been my assertion that pilots based in the UK were on substantially more than us, but now I'm not so sure and given the cost of living in Oz and the strength of the Aussie $, I would imagine our salaries are extremely competitive.

For everyones information, a year 8 Capt with BHA (Bristow Helicopters Aust) will be on approx AUD165,000 which is about GBP79,000 by my calculations from Sep 08. In fact, given the work available here, the introduction of new players and aircraft, I'd say Oz would represent a good move for those looking for sunnier climes.

Better yet, BHA sends you back to the UK once every two years for LOFT which, given the weather you enjoy over there, is more than enough. ;)

P68:O

work visa requirements
 

Flying in Australia is becoming quite appealing based on the advertised salaries. However, are there immigration hurdles that make this option a show stopper for non-aussies.....

Probably similar hurdles that Aussies face when they apply for jobs internationally ;)