Penworth,
I’m not sure that it is any worse than what was discussed at the interview! Only down side is the reduction from 80% to 70% which is unfortunate, but driven by market forces! It was always only going to be 7 months of flying, regardless of permanent or fixed-term offers.
In many respects, the fixed-term contract is not devaluing the position as you will be paid the same rates as any permanent FO within Jet2.
The salary is still pro-rata and you should clear in the order £2700-£2900 p/m, by the time you take sector and duty pay into account, which if we’re honest is not a bad salary at all!
There are no hidden agendas or abnormal upfront costs that others seem to ask for. All in all, I personally feel it’s a good offer in the current climate.
Who knows – keep your nose clean and they may just offer a permanent position…
Best of luck to those waiting to hear and treading water!!