Vietnam Airlines pilots jump ship for higher salary
Many pilots employed by Vietnam Airlines have been opting to change to other carriers because of low pay.
One pilot said his fixed monthly income was about 90 million VND per month, but if he switched to another domestic airline, he could triple his salary.
For Vietnam Airlines pilots, the monthly salary ranges between USD8,000 to USD13,000 depending on seniority and rank.
In just one Vietnam Airlines flight team, ten pilots have left to work for other airlines in recent months, and there are more resignation letters waiting to be processed.
For Vietnam Airlines pilots, the monthly salary ranges between USD8,000 to USD13,000 depending on seniority and rank.
In just one Vietnam Airlines flight team, ten pilots have left to work for other airlines in recent months, and there are more resignation letters waiting to be processed.
According Vietnam Airlines policy, pilots are sent abroad for training on corporate funds if they agree to sign a 15-year contract. The estimated amount for training a pilot for the carrier is around 2.5 billion VND, not including later courses. The investment is significant to the airline, and when pilots decide to leave before the contract is up, it means a loss for the company.
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