Ahhhh....I don't post often, but this one topic I couldn't help myself on. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND STAY PUT AT BA!!!
I can't stress that enough.
I am a Brit, with a Green Card working for a regional here in the US. Believe me, I'm trying to get my JAA exams done to get away from this place. The pay is AWFUL. Seniority lists here are clogged up and though command here at regionals are 2-3 years (Generally) the pay is AWFUL even then. Even at the majors the pay is AWFUL. Only the figures at the top of the scale see nice and rosy, but other than that it's not. Southwest seems to be the place everyone wants to go but with every man and his dog wanting to go there - chances aren't high. Some captain at my place that for every 10 they interview only 2 are hired. And with the ex-military boys in the hiring squad now, unless you're a 'good ol boy in blue' who has military time it's even harder.
As for the other airlines out there FedEx and UPS are places where the rest want to go to. These places seem to be better - other than the bases that these places offer (bad bases) - unless you like Memphis, TN then. Being a Brit, I doubt you will (and please, Memphis, TN is home for some and no offense meant to those).
Grass is ALWAYS greener on the other side, but believe me ask ANYONE in the industry here. They'll tell you to stay.
Oh yeah, did I mention the WEAK (and getting weaker) US Dollar?? Yeah, earning a whole bunch of them at JetBlue (hear sarcasm) will not allow you to do JACK over in the UK if you EVER decide to go back.
I hope you see the light. RED for coming over here.
I hope I get my exams quick and head right back to Europe/Asia/Africa (heck, anywhere else where people actually get paid!)
I have to say in defense - best aviation infrastructure in the world, get folks to fly with, but the WORST place to be paid as a human being for.