Air Japan contract seems to improve over time and airline is clearly run by people who understand the aviation industry. Not perfect, but gradually heading in a good direction. Fresh metal in the form of the 787 coming soon also.
On the other hand, NCA new contract has no increase in salary. This will insure no increase in salary for at least a period of 9 years. Not including a 10% pay cut some 6 years ago. This represents a huge decay in remuneration and creates a very negative working environment.
The job may look good on Paper but a very unhappy place to work. Roster has continued to decline. Extra days off above the 10 are becoming rare. On a month with no extra days off you may need to travel to and from work on your off days. Reverse pattern with the Chinese and bank a real salary would be a better option for some. Attrician rates rising fast at NCA. Be careful rushing for a job that many want to leave.