Read your contract carefully...
Hi guys,
I know how excited you must be as you receive your calls about start dates etc...and might I add, well done!!
I have a friend who has received their contract and all I can say is you MUST have someone who is in the industry already and knows what sort of conditions and rules that should apply to a position like this read over it for you BEFORE you sign it!
Having flown for many years, I can honestly say it is NOT something that I would be signing without some serious changes (both to conditions and salary).
Some of the more interesting points include;
*Your base salary is it - nothing more (no overtime, flying/sector pay) no matter how many hours your duty blows out to.
*The company can provide you with an actual meal INSTEAD of your overnight allowances (so you can only bank on only receiving your base salary - ever!)
*10 sick days per year(no URTI days)
Just to name a few......
It is an individual contract, however, so you are within your rights to 'negotiate' these terms and conditions.
Good luck all.