The eligibility for command is only with a degree and you need min 4500hrs, 5 years experience in civil aviation to be considered. The chances of non- turkish getting upgraded is small, but may change, expect 7 years to command if you are a new joiner. There are some transfers to long haul fleet, but some Turkish Captains are just doing this after 16 years with the company, some FOs moved over after 5/6 years, they will wait another few years for upgrade on 330 or 777. Salary is taxed at 5% and the rest is up to you to do what you want with, you are effectively ex-pat so you should not be taxed in your own country as you will not be home often enough. Roster is set as you stated, some days are 16/17 hrs with positioning but FDT is only 13 or 14 max. SOPs are good but CRM as an FO may be difficult with some older ex military guys, it is improving for FOs we are told. The atmosphere is not as relaxed as Europe and expect some Captains to treat you like a resource. If you are a sloppy operator you will be shredded quickly. Turkish aviation is complex and some airfields are tricky so the game can be high, other companies know this and respect pilots from this environment. You will fly on your national licence with a" permission to fly" letter from the DGCA as no more validations are issued.. with EASA there is some talk, just talk, of DGCA issuing Turkish licence, in this case you will need to preserve your national licence by LST at your expense, much as they do in Hong Kong. Tax is low and costs of living are lower then Europe, cars and phones expensive and you can only have one " foreign" phone every two years or it gets blocked on the network. Most guys bite the bullet and get a Turkish mobile on Pay and Go as you cannot get a contract.