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Jet A1s comments are articulate and based upon fact. He even has the humility to ask for other Bmed crews to comment as he obviously realises his views may not be everybodys.
I for one applaud his efforts to help provide information to those seeking information on Bmed.
It is also very underhand to try to damage someones career and reputation by throwing mud around.
You say you work on the ground at BMed. I suggest that before you make such sweeping judgements of someones qualifications you spend thousands of pounds and several years getting professional flying licences, passing exams and check rides and working hard to gain the necessary hours. Only then may you be in any position to judge somebodys suitablility as operating crew.
If you feel so low about BMed and your colleagues then get out and leave those who are happy alone.
Now in an attempt to return this thread to it's original topic:
I agree with Jet A1 on most points. the only thing I would add is that you can find that you do spend quite a lot of time down-route. I have spent 15 nights in a hotel in one month before now.
I find I bring home around £2500-£2700 per month as a third year F/O.
Having only four aircraft can be a problem when one breaks. It means that crews have to make sacrifices and get messed around. But it doesn't happen too often.