Direct Entry Captains
It's probably just me but when you say Direct Entry Captains packages up to 82K Sterling that means starting pay, not pay in 17 years.
I'm well north of 2500 hours and I'm exploring options for what is hopefully my last career move. I know, nothing is final in this industry but one can hope. So, since size truly doesn't matter to me at this point I'm exploring all options, both jet and turboprop, in a search for that mystical airline where they treat you as a valued asset to the company and where hard work is rewarded.