Just the facts maam:
BA F/O DEP SCALE (Valid from Apr 2001):
Pay point Basic Salary
1.........33,774
2.........34,088
3.........34,388
4.........34,690
5.........38,612
6.........42,533
Plus allowances and duty pay, both of which are variable. Example, a year one F/O at LHR shorthaul can expect to take home 3,300 on an average month, a year one F/O at LGW shorthaul can expect 2,600, a year one long haul F/O 2,800.
Time to command within this training year:
747......14 years
777......13 years
A320......7 years
B737......4 years
In the fast moving world of aviation things will change though, for better or worse, get your crystal ball out.
Harry the insomniac due to nite flights. Don't do it for the money!