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Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th May 2024, 10:30
Replies: 1,193
Views: 588,541
Posted By roll_over

I don’t work for BA but I got a DIP for 6.7x my...

I don’t work for BA but I got a DIP for 6.7x my basic salary due to allowances and overtime, you just need to find a good mortgage broker and they should help you out.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2023, 06:50
Replies: 55
Views: 12,767
Posted By roll_over

12K is only 12k because the tax regime is low,...

12K is only 12k because the tax regime is low, your company is not paying you a lot, it only feels like a lot compared to a salary in Europe. You have some spending money if you are single and with a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Nov 2023, 09:05
Replies: 55
Views: 12,767
Posted By roll_over

I don’t think cost of living really makes much of...

I don’t think cost of living really makes much of a difference, sure the US is more expensive but if you are making double or triple the pay I don’t think it even factors. Surely if you work for a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2023, 21:02
Replies: 33
Views: 13,823
Posted By roll_over

Just for reference selling a week at my company...

Just for reference selling a week at my company would result in total pay of over €6000 for an FO, so you may want to reconsider what is not bad. I did ACMI so I know how bad it is but please know...
Forum: Middle East
9th Sep 2023, 09:19
Replies: 1,052
Views: 645,035
Posted By roll_over

I guess everyone is different but my basic is...

I guess everyone is different but my basic is that much and if I don’t fly I literally have no extra money. Mortgage, bills, extra pension payment and living expenses takes all of that up, I don’t...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jul 2023, 13:45
Replies: 517
Views: 340,263
Posted By roll_over

Considering you mention the UAE would you support...

Considering you mention the UAE would you support a special allowance for British pilots and a different pension scheme as well as other benefits not available to pilots coming on a work visa? Unless...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2023, 18:53
Replies: 50
Views: 16,440
Posted By roll_over

In other industries where they have high...

In other industries where they have high attrition rates they would increase the remuneration package not handcuff them to the company. It seems this only happens to pilots, I’m sure if you join a...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jul 2023, 21:06
Replies: 50
Views: 16,440
Posted By roll_over

Is bonding qualified people common in any other...

Is bonding qualified people common in any other industry?

I told people in other industries about it and they thought I was mad. It’s not acceptable at all.

If I hired a cleaner for my house...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2023, 12:36
Replies: 107
Views: 57,198
Posted By roll_over

It’s a sad state of the industry, I’m much...

It’s a sad state of the industry, I’m much further on than yourself and was lucky enough to get onto a sponsored scheme years ago but to be honest being a pilot I don’t feel like I have viable career...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th May 2023, 03:21
Replies: 9
Views: 5,284
Posted By roll_over

You will operate during this time though, that’s...

You will operate during this time though, that’s what I was told.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2023, 17:52
Replies: 892
Views: 515,025
Posted By roll_over

On the plus side I heard the pension is pretty...

On the plus side I heard the pension is pretty decent and the selection process is quite relaxed!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Apr 2023, 20:20
Replies: 118
Views: 68,279
Posted By roll_over

I put my apps with EK and CX on hold and decided...

I put my apps with EK and CX on hold and decided to stay in the UK, if you max out your pension you can save a lot on tax but have a lot less disposable income. With EK not offering the housing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2023, 09:50
Replies: 64
Views: 29,924
Posted By roll_over

The US has a currency that they can print out of...

The US has a currency that they can print out of thin air and the rest of the world wants it no matter what. Countries need USD to buy commodities and Americans are reaping the benefits. Cost of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2023, 00:29
Replies: 47
Views: 21,414
Posted By roll_over

I cannot speak for the industry as a whole but I...

I cannot speak for the industry as a whole but I can talk for myself and the majority of people I know who are pilots and they are are completely fed up. Yes the flying is fun and we are a great...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Dec 2022, 22:08
Replies: 29
Views: 26,580
Posted By roll_over

You can’t compare an ACMI to EZY. Take EZY...

You can’t compare an ACMI to EZY. Take EZY without question! I don’t think the ACMI will offer a pension or have as bright a future as EZY
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Dec 2022, 16:55
Replies: 374
Views: 138,344
Posted By roll_over

Thanks a lot, I’ve signed up and will keep my...

Thanks a lot, I’ve signed up and will keep my eyes open.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Dec 2022, 16:07
Replies: 374
Views: 138,344
Posted By roll_over

Is anyone able to share when the next round of...

Is anyone able to share when the next round of recruitment might take place?

Many thanks
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2022, 08:14
Replies: 116
Views: 56,447
Posted By roll_over

I would be interested too!

I would be interested too!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2022, 12:18
Replies: 10
Views: 5,448
Posted By roll_over

That’s a bit better to hear. Do you know the...

That’s a bit better to hear. Do you know the total all in?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Dec 2022, 18:59
Replies: 10
Views: 5,448
Posted By roll_over

I got told about 60k including flight pay, hoping...

I got told about 60k including flight pay, hoping to proved wrong.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Dec 2022, 19:31
Replies: 1,839
Views: 827,084
Posted By roll_over

Has anyone heard back about non rated DEFO UK? I...

Has anyone heard back about non rated DEFO UK? I put my application in a while back, I gather RYR are in need of UK pilots.

Cheers
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Nov 2022, 11:51
Replies: 39
Views: 16,606
Posted By roll_over

In your current role you have leverage, the...

In your current role you have leverage, the harder you work the more you make. As a pilot you have zero leverage, if you work hard and are a good operator you get nice scores on some report cards but...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Nov 2022, 07:40
Replies: 118
Views: 23,509
Posted By roll_over

Pilots are their own worst enemies. You will have...

Pilots are their own worst enemies. You will have pilots losing their minds about how cool this plane is that can taxi, take off and fly in cruise by itself then wonder why their conditions are in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Nov 2022, 11:13
Replies: 116
Views: 56,447
Posted By roll_over

Is anyone able to share a realistic expectation...

Is anyone able to share a realistic expectation on STN upgrade if you join with enough hours and perform to the required level? Are you likely to have to change bases? Friend got his upgrade after 18...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2022, 07:26
Replies: 116
Views: 56,447
Posted By roll_over

thanks a lot!

thanks a lot!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2022, 07:12
Replies: 116
Views: 56,447
Posted By roll_over

Anyone able to share the take home of an...

Anyone able to share the take home of an experienced RYR FO usually? Lauda was looking like £3500 take home from what I saw and it’s pretty grim surviving on that money in London.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2022, 15:28
Replies: 1,003
Views: 976,069
Posted By roll_over

What do they mean by part time in winter? Is that...

What do they mean by part time in winter? Is that included in the salary advertised on PPJN?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2022, 14:43
Replies: 68
Views: 31,779
Posted By roll_over

What is the salary of a fast jet pilot?

What is the salary of a fast jet pilot?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 10:34
Replies: 335
Views: 86,625
Posted By roll_over

China has infiltrated a lot of the country....

China has infiltrated a lot of the country. During covid you could see it with a lot of academics, the WHO was bought by China too. £250K for fast jet pilots teaching the Chinese military seems quite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2022, 23:05
Replies: 29
Views: 18,488
Posted By roll_over

Can you imagine an HGV or train driver putting up...

Can you imagine an HGV or train driver putting up with this….? No? Neither can I. This job ( I’m really struggling to call it a career or a profession anymore) has gone down the drain.

In London...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2022, 12:43
Replies: 517
Views: 340,263
Posted By roll_over

Out of the blue mate to check up regarding the...

Out of the blue mate to check up regarding the 200hrs.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Aug 2022, 12:27
Replies: 738
Views: 418,753
Posted By roll_over

This forum is pretty quiet. I personally welcome...

This forum is pretty quiet. I personally welcome any discussion. Check out some of the American forums and you will see pilots discussing and comparing different contracts, the exact opposite of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2022, 09:42
Replies: 274
Views: 94,847
Posted By roll_over

If you look at the state of the carriers in the...

If you look at the state of the carriers in the US and compare them to BA you do wonder what BALPA is doing….?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2022, 05:47
Replies: 892
Views: 515,025
Posted By roll_over

A pilot taking the bus in the UAE, wow. Better...

A pilot taking the bus in the UAE, wow. Better have something to wear over the uniform because that person will definitely be getting some strange looks.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2022, 11:52
Replies: 126
Views: 37,538
Posted By roll_over

A skilled trade to fall back on is good advice...

A skilled trade to fall back on is good advice but if the advice when choosing to be a pilot is to have a skilled trade to fall back on then as others have alluded to it’s not a great ‘career’...
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