Originally Posted by
Brakerider
My brief 2 cents.
SO lifestyle is good. Big blocks of time off. Commutable from almost anywhere in Aus if you choose. QOL reduces when you owe hours / blank line as days off are not protected.
A new hire FO will be paid better than any B-Scale SO regardless of fleet. You will work significantly more than most SOs, but when you're on top of the cage you can generally have a fair amount of time off if you want it. Commuting is not impossible but significantly more difficult. 28 day rosters may suit you better and days off are protected.
Worth noting, you cannot regress from FO-->SO under normal circumstances if you decide to take the 737 day one and it doesn't work for you.
Are they giving people the choice between SO/FO when they commence?