I've done turbo-props, charter and now scheduled with easy. This is by far the best job I have had!
I am not tired in August, as per charter world. I spend most of my flying hours in the daylight. I have predicted days off - 6 on, 3 off (this in itself is one of the best features).
pay and conditions are comparable to other airlines in the UK.
Aircraft are new ish , although the 737 is an old piece of kit by design. Even the -700 which looks reasonable enough at first glance, is in fact the FD of a -300 with screens bolted on. However, the 319 is a completley different story..........
Flying is fun if you like lots of short sectors and t/o landings. Log books are a pain to keep up to date.
Bad points. To be honest not that many for me, infact I'm struggling with this one. I haven't been affected by rostering, crew shortage issues here in L'pool. The crews moan a bit, but isn't that written in the contract somewhere??
The pay review is a complete farce, but that has been covered in other posts.
All in all a very friendly airline that should give job security for a few years to come!
PS. Pilots tend not to get caught up in the "orange" bit. (thankfully)!!