I concur BlackandBrown, the figures you've quoted are much more realistic for take home pay over the medium term. Anyone who comes in on Parc and has paid for their type rating (£29k) their first year earnings will be inflated by the fact they can offset the cost of the type rating against tax. In effect having a tax free allowance of £36k. Yep, if your circumstances allow you to go to europe you can be out there in 6 to 9 months on a permanent contract and a fixed roster.