Also is the pay scale on PPJN correct? Could one assume that you would go in directly on the FO pay scale of circa 50k and not the SO pay scale? Because 50% of the SO scale during the first couple of months would be rough.
Not sure on the PPJN scales that 50kish is SFO not FO I think? SO is just for pilot apprentices so with your experience you could expect FO which is 40k something but maybe a current Jet 2 FO could correct me on that?
Expect 50% until end of line training, if non TR that will be 3-6 months depending on time of year. I think they changed things last year where if you go beyond 13 weeks and it is their fault they will increase the wage anyway.
Post 50% it is pot luck on contracts, you may go 100% straight away or 70% for some time. Most people I know recently were 70% for 12-15 months so you should prepare for that in your budget if you are successful.