Type-rated LGW-based captain after first 6 months paying 15% into the pension scheme and flying an average of 500 sectors a year gets about £4200 - £4500 take-home pay. Company pays a further 7% of basic into pension scheme. After 2 years service you get an annual loyalty bonus of about £2000 take-home paid on the anniversary of you joining. Roster from November is 5 earlies, 3 days off, 5 lates, 4 days off and then back to the beginning. Typically 40-50 flights per month.