Frequently I meet new joiners who have been surprised by some of the 'details' of the contract.
Its different here - you need to check everything. For example, you should factor in:
(Not so?) 'Little' Stuff- Airport Car parking
- No 'buddy passes' for commuting
- Expensive staff travel
These alone will take a fair chunk out of your pay packet.
Less Pay Do not forget that as a new joiner in the USA you will earn 48K less over 10 years than somebody who joined this year.
Time to Command 15+ Years I would also like to know what they say in interviews about time to command. You should work on a minimum of 15 years. If they tell you 9 years - ask them how many are being promoted to passenger captain next year (60?) and ask how many are ahead of you (1600?). Then do the math yourself.
Change Type Make sure you ask about your ability to change base and aircraft type.
The Futue In the big scheme of things, it is the companys unwillingness to keep the package competitive that should be your biggest worry. Of course the A scale have gone backwards - but even the B scale feel badly let down. Do not expect this company to give you fair pay rises.
Still thinking about joining?
Milly