All aside - you can't bank on quick upgrades and "projected" situations...
I went to Compass because of what I heard about the type of people who work here and what the company had to offer as a whole.
Sure, I might upgrade by the end of next year - but if I don't, I won't have a problem flying the aircraft and with the crews until I do. The crews enjoy what they do and I've never sat next to someone who came to work with the "I hate my job" mentality. I've worked at places like that before and this was a nice change of pace.
So take it for what it's worth and what others have to say, but Compass is a company you can work for and enjoy the time you're there...regardless of the "projected" future.
Not sure what AWAC schedules are like, but I had minimal reserve and will be bidding lines within 2 months of completing IOE.