Eastern Airways Pay Increase???
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I see they are painting the big red rocket at HUY. That's where the Laurier has gone.
Last one out close the door.
Embraer fleet is getting bigger though so I'm told a 145 is being added to the fleet.
Last one out close the door.
Embraer fleet is getting bigger though so I'm told a 145 is being added to the fleet.
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From: South of Spain.
Apologies for the intrusion on this part of the forum. What would the FOs pay be including per-diems? Not a great deal more looking at the latest on ppjn.
If I can I will give you an industry comparison. I recently took four young lads (22-25) from off the street through to qualified train drivers in just under a year. Their training salary was £23k for a 35hr 5 day week. Now qualified and driving productively their basic is £43k for a 35hr 4 day week with no Sundays contracted to work. If they work their allocated Sundays (about 20 a year) thats another £6k ish. Most of the younger lads work an extra 3 days a month at an enhanced rate, put another £7/8k on top.
Given that a 35hr working week probably averages out at 20-28 hrs actual driving it compares well to airline flying hours.
The main difference, leaving the salary aside, is that the lads did not pay a penny for their training, medicals, travel, uniform and even got a free buffet lunch every day while in the school.
I do feel for the airline wannabes, sure there are greater rewards when in the left seat and with a better paying airline but for how long can the industry pay paltry salaries and expect young people to take out what in essence is a mortgage on their future.
If I can I will give you an industry comparison. I recently took four young lads (22-25) from off the street through to qualified train drivers in just under a year. Their training salary was £23k for a 35hr 5 day week. Now qualified and driving productively their basic is £43k for a 35hr 4 day week with no Sundays contracted to work. If they work their allocated Sundays (about 20 a year) thats another £6k ish. Most of the younger lads work an extra 3 days a month at an enhanced rate, put another £7/8k on top.
Given that a 35hr working week probably averages out at 20-28 hrs actual driving it compares well to airline flying hours.
The main difference, leaving the salary aside, is that the lads did not pay a penny for their training, medicals, travel, uniform and even got a free buffet lunch every day while in the school.
I do feel for the airline wannabes, sure there are greater rewards when in the left seat and with a better paying airline but for how long can the industry pay paltry salaries and expect young people to take out what in essence is a mortgage on their future.
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Entirely seriously, in comparison to an awful lot of flying jobs, that looks very attractive. 2 questions, where do you apply? And is there an ( upper) age limit..?
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From: uk
on the sort of money these guys pay, I'm not surprised. These guys pay a lot better:
Trainee Train Driver - Pay And Conditions For UK Train Drivers
Trainee Train Driver - Pay And Conditions For UK Train Drivers
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From: South of Spain.
Well out of date. Use this link to check the current pay and conditions company by company.
ASLEF - Company Information
ASLEF - Company Information
