The cost elements of employing flightcrew, Issue 62 Feb/Mar ’09

The total cost of employing flightcrew and pilots includes many elements other than basic pilot salaries. Airlines have to bear a plethora of other costs that include duty allowances, training, hotels & susbsistence, pension schemes, medical & health insurance, and in some cases accommodation. All the elements of flightcrew employment costs and the factors that affect the ultimate cost of employing flightcrew are examined.