For variety of flying, the Mad Dog has it all over the Airbus. For guys who don't want to spend a lot of time in the books (after ground school), the Airbus has it all over the Mad Dog. The Airbus systems are ECAM driven, while the Mad Dog is Alert driven, so system problems are much easier in the Airbus, but that does assume that you can read english. The Airbus is a great plane, with the possible exception of the fact that it talks to you with a french accent. The Mad Dog is a manly mans aircraft. Guys who fly the Mad Dog have enormous watches and cruise clothing that would shock the bejesus out of you. The Airbus was bought as a Boeing replacement, and as such, does that type of flying, ie lots of multiple legs per duty period, while the Mad Dog is not used quite so vigorously. Mad Dog guys think of the Airbus as a two engine trainer. Hope this helps. Remember, bid what you want to fly.