Redline,
Good for you and congrats on the job. I felt the same when I joined. I still enjoy my job and the people are great. All the negative posts on here and elsewhere on the net basically relate to one thing - rostering. It needs improving. Now I haven't suffered that badly but I know plently of people who have and the worrying thing is, management don't seem bothered. The only sticking point in the present negotiations (and I'm guessing here) is a scheduling agreement - the pay side of it is neither here nor there. 3 or 5% - what's the difference? Not much in real terms. However, a measure of control over changes to your roster, now that is worth having. I hope BALPA and the management can sort something out soon.
There is a lot of discontent in the ranks at the moment, ignore it and enjoy the course and the flying. You will soon be able to form your own opinion of the company.
Best of luck on the course and welcome.