I can only speak from a UK based perspective so if you end up in LGW or BFS you will start on:-
- 40K basic
- about 8K flight pay (fully taxed)
- If type rated be prepared to be bonded for 7k over 3 years
- If not rated, 21k over 3 years or reduced salary.
- Pension is matched up to 9%.
- In Gatwick currently 5-3-5-3 roster but company are trying hard to get rid of it! In BFS a random roster
- You will fly between 800-900 hrs a year.
- Little if any “on calls”
-Lots of FO’s have left or are leaving because disillusioned with how they are treated by the company.
UK bases are treated like the low cost branch of the company
Best of luck to everyone!