TangoAlphad, I am happy to be corrected but it was last year when I had the conversation.
VinRouge, have a look at other long haul carriers for roster comparisons, it may give you an idea on how other airlines operate, and by other carriers I mean Europe long haul based carriers.
Pension wise, I heard 1% is what is on offer with Rishworth and 5% with OSM after 3 years.