Australia hiring foreign pilots

[Aotearoa]

Interesting how things have changed there. I remember some time ago reading how poorly paid Aussie pilots were. I guess when they started leaving for other countries, particularly the US, pay had to go up. Wonder if we will ever have the big Canadian pay raise

I worked in oz ten years back. Then a year one 737 FO got paid more then twice what a Canadian year one FO gets, 1.5 x the 'leader' of the Canadian aviation wolf pack. It's always been better thanks to AFAP

[JHR]

Interesting to hear. Makes us even more pathetic then

[Smilin' Jack]

Got some more details. Bonza FO's are making in the high $130's ($137k with no OT). They currently don't have pay progression but they are home every night and have quick upgrades

Currently, the lowest paid Captains in North America are starting at $144k. But the union says the 85 hour MMG is the best because you'll be able to go to the bank and take out a bigger loan.

Close enough to be rather ashamed of what we vote in for contracts in Canada.