Social. Air France pilots or Transavia France, what differences? – The Telegram

Social. Air France pilots or Transavia France, what differences? – The Telegram

With 54% of its pilots on strike, the company plans to provide, today, 45% of its flights, a lower rate that yesterday as flights operated by its subsidiary Hop! are also less likely on Sunday .. Photo AFP

As the strike by Air France pilots continues with barely half of flights operated without any prospect of ending the crisis, the bottom line remains, it unchanged. Namely the establishment of a “single contract”. Explanations.

The introduction of this “single contract” fears pilots that the working conditions of the low cost subsidiary Transavia become the norm in the parent company. Salary, working hours, benefits: there are differences between Air France pilots and those of the little sister at low cost.

Wages. Progressive differences
Contrary to popular belief, the wages of the low cost pilots and Air France are relatively similar and Transavia even higher in early career: 76.000 euros annual gross for a beginner copilot, against 75,000 euros at Air France. But the gap is then reversed: 139,000 to 160,000 euros for a captain Transavia by seniority, between 155 and 196,000 euros for a pilot for Air France.

Progress slowed at Air France.
side careers, moving to captain increasingly late to Air France, given the important pilot seniority. Another obstacle: overstaffing drivers, estimated at 350 people in 2014, which blocks their ascent. To encourage Air France pilots to fly for Transavia France, management promises a faster advancement bridges between companies, an incentive fee for those who agree to be seconded to Transavia. Equivalent to five or six months salary bonus was proposed in 2012 for a three-year secondment. Above all, the leadership would offer the possibility to become a pilot at Transavia commander to retain his rank in his return to Air France.

More flights with Transavia.

Transavia pilots fly more than Air France 700 to 800 hours, against 600 hours on average at Air France on medium-haul routes. The reason? The very short rotations for low cost aircraft, which do not provide connections like conventional aircraft.

Social benefits at Air France.
Unlike staff Transavia France, drivers contracted Air France benefit from generous welfare benefits , whether for the supplemental pension, mutual health or the works council.