Dunno about FO's, but Skippers pay varies on the sectors you fly.
Captain basic is Euro 40k
New Captain earns 36k basic for first 6 months from Command check.
Sector pay:
Short 60 Euro
Medium 72 Euro
Long 84 Euro
In a busy month as a new Captain, you can earn 6500 Euro plus. Quiet months 5000 to 5500 Euro.
You have to arrange your own Taxes. And believe me, you will have to pay them....
I believe there is no more Direct Command for guys who have lots of hours, but no previous Command time. Some were lucky enough to get this route in the past. Me included.
So, in summary, it's not the highest paying job, but it's expanding and seems to do ok.
Bases: Most likely Katowice, Gdansk, Bucharest, Cluj, Timisoara or Sofia? But this is just guessing.
I believe there may now be waiting lists for Prague, Budapest, Poznan, Warsaw.
No idea about Kiev.
Not sure about "Management battles". They all seem to get on well from what I see.
The airline is growing up. The "old days" of flying club standards are LONG GONE!! There is a real, consistent and durable drive towards strong SOP's, safe operation and good training. Cowboys need not apply anymore.
Wizz is a pretty good place to be right now.