I was mainline… and dont think there is a big difference in company culture within the the respective departments. I was however told that the Airbus fleet is more progressive due to the fact that there are a lot more younger Australian managers running the show.
I would certainly not advise against joining, in the end that is everyones personal decision. It undisputedly is a very fine company in many respects and it deserves all decent and responsible wannabes to go and make their input for a better future, I would take GDOPs post as a warning that for the time being, and in Hong Kong generally, you are a soldier of fortune.