People's views on working for Flybe appear very polarised depending on their personal circumstances. I left the RAF just before the downturn and had the hours and relevant experience to apply for almost any airline; I chose Flybe as the location, work patterns and type of flying suited me. I have not been disappointed and hope to be here for 25 more years. The company appear to wish to give us the best T & Cs the business model will allow; however, our BALPA CC seem unwilling to enter into meaningful and realistic negotiations and are hampering any improvements. Think I might just give myself a pay rise and cancel my membership!