Guys and Girls
If you qualify to work here in Europe then here is some advice.
Dont :-
Mention a Union.
Say we do it this way.
Try in any way to change things.
Do :-
Your Job.
Take the money on offer.
Pay your taxes here and the USA (Get exemptions if or where you can)
Remember your a quest in another country, not gods gift.
Enjoy your time over here.
Get your union to talk with BALPA before you accept anything.
I hear that there are only vacancies for Current Captains (B737 Rated)
You will have to go where Ryanair want you and could be any of their bases in Europe, probably with the exception of Dublin and Stansted.
Commuting home would probably not work.
You will work hard 5 on 4 off (Days) anything up to 6 sector days, for 11 months of the year then take a Month off.
You will be worked close to the 900 hour per year maximum, but if the downturn continues you could fly much less.
Pay will be based on the scheduled block times and you will get nothing if you go over, but you will still get the full rate if you arrive early.
Remember the less you fly the lower your take home pay will be.
Good luck, but remember there are a lot of pilots in Europe who are looking for work, many of those will dislike you being here.
But you will fly with some great Guys and Girls.