"how much do these guys pay for captains ? does anyone know?
CF"
Not enough methinks. For hard numbers you need a current victim.
You will:
1. Work the max hours allowed by duty rules.
2. Receive minimum training.
3. Fight for reasonable travel details
4. Get very thirsty.
5. Enjoy sunny weather.
6. Lose weight.
7. Get up very early in the morning most days.
8. Meet some great people.
9. Have an experience of Arabic Culture (which I personally love).
10. Possibly redefine the word "hot". As it pertains to weather.
11. Learn a great deal about offshore flying and big oil.
12. Learn a great deal about the Bell 412 which is a great machine.
13. Get to shop at the "Lulu Store". If you've been there nuff said. If you haven't you need to see it.
So as you can see it's pretty much the usual. A bit of good and a bit of notso hotso.
The accommodations are pretty good but you are sharing with other pilots or engineers.
I would go back if there was nothing better to do.
My feel from afar is that currently (and this changes month to month and year to year) ADA is the better bet.
Best by far is Aerogulf in Dubai, but Dubai is expensive and very very cool.