Lots of lads returning to FR from NAS, it seems at least in FR you know where you stand. Think a lot of lads pretty peed off at being forced to take several months leave this winter.
NAS seem much quieter this year, they were everywhere last year but don't seem to be seeing many around, especially in places they were prolific last year - AGP, Canaries etc.

Net pay is very subjective as it depends massively on expenses, also the strength of the euro - I'm based in UK and paid in euro, I've lost over £5 an hour over the last year due to the Euro / £.

I don't think you can expect to join the company as a DE FO and get a UK base straight away. They're supposed to be implementing a transparent base transfer system with some kind of seniority / waiting list, there's a lot of lads still stuck down in The arse end of Europe waiting to get back to the UK, but you never know you may get lucky.
If you're returning I wouldn't be surprised for them to say you can have a job but expect to be stuck in a dump for a while.
Not too much bother if you're hoping to do the command. You'll need a winter and a couple of checks so I'd say plan on a year.

Is the desert really that bad?! I'm hearing of lots of lads wanting to come back to fr, as someone who's considering the move myself it's really got me thinking... PM me if you want figures.

Good luck. Cheers

StallStrips post sums up nicely how bad this job is now. People work their way "up" to the sandpit or the smelly harbour, then when they realise that it is not what they thought it was, all they have to come back to is pikey and the like.

Lots of lads returning to FR from NAS, it seems at least in FR you know where you stand.

This not a comment about any company in particular, but I counsel about confusing issues. Consider the 2 comments above. There is a difference between wanting to leave the ME, or China, or Scandanavia, and return to Europe even home, and wanting to return positively to the same company you left. It could be that the motivation is the former and the only opportunity is the latter. This is not the same thing as a vote of confidence in your former employer, nor an admission that your original emotional/business decision was misplaced. However, much could depend on if the dog has changed its spots; them not you.

Ryanair - Current Pay Scale and UK Basing Options
 

People I'm an ex-FR returning to FR soon. Not from NAS mind you.

From my prospective I had a choice to return for various reasons. Ultimately I was unhappy with my new move. Ryanair isn't perfect, but if you could mention just one airline that hasn't been mentioned on Pprune in a negative light well I'll eat my hat. Every airline has its pros and cons.

I enjoyed Ryanair, I left for personal circumstances. I'm looking forward to have gotten an Irish base which is full of really nice guys, 5-4 roster, plenty of experience, and home every night. Plus the pay could be worse. T&C's could be better of course, yet it also could be worse. I've taken a home based lifestyle instead of a nice sterling contract which has me commuting every week. Pluses and minuses! If you're not happy just leave/ don't apply!

Work-life balance. Now before the haters start quoting aspects of my comment and slating it. Just remember like you I'm entitled to my opinion. I just feel if Ryanair saves you from going on the welfare or working in a place that cuts your contract without notice for the winter months. Well thank them!

Actual pay after Tax comparison
 

It would be geat if someone could shed some light on this.


As always much appreciated. :ok:



Stallstrip.

So I am assuming that on average FR pilots fly 180 days per year with an average day of 5 block hours. Have I got my maths correct?

StallStrip,

Perhaps there might be slight differences somewhere, but generally in Europe can be said: If you join as a contractor, you should pay:

Social contributions in the country where you are based
Income taxes in Ireland + a 'top-up' in your country of residence if local taxes are higher than Ireland.

It seems like most contractors still being charged the USC (Universal Social Charge) rate in Ireland, whether they like it or not.



If you join on a Ryanair contract, your employer should pay the social taxes where you are based. The income taxes will be drawn in Ireland. Additional taxation may again be applicable in your country of residence to 'top-up' to the local rate.