MNG,
I totally agree with Don Patrol. You are not even in the door yet, and all you can think of is $$$. There is a long way to go before you will even make it to FO, so, get your act together and start asking more questions about the selection process, technical aspects, etc, before worrying about money and life style. If you dont even make it to the final stage and get accepted to the Cadet program, there will be NO MONEy at all.
Wannabes like you should be showing more interest in aviation. Fair enough, you said that you "love Aviation". Have you done any flying on your own? Got a PPL? Done anything at all that will help your chances of getting in with KA?
Before you start thinking I am a racist or anything, let me tell you that I am a local pilot who has made it thru hard work and motivation. And only now, after 5 years, am I starting to think about the money.
DECU