I joined recently, so I can't really answer too many questions.
What I would say is this:
Everyone, but everyone has been nothing short of friendly.That goes for Management, trainers and crew.
Money, dunno, but it seems fair enough.
Pension. Yes, we have one and it IS better than BA's. In fact , it is MUCH better in respect that 15% of basic PLUS variable pay goes in. i.e. you put in 6%, VS put in 15% of the £57000.
750 HOURS A YEAR.Nothing is forever in aviation, but this is a REAL keeper of pilots and lifestyle. It allows people to have a quality of life that is better than BA.
Benefits seems very fair and generous. Staff travel seems straightforward and honest. Insurances and the like are pretty much identical to elsewhere.
Time to Command? Not sure if I believe it is as low as 8 years currently. Recruiting has slowed and retirement has been raised to 65. More like 12 or so I "GUESS".
All in all, I can't see anywhere better in the UK to fly. Put it this way, I never, ever applied to BA......... that tells you all you need to know, when combined with the number of applicants from Virgin to BA each year. i.e. NONE.