Anybody knows what to expect? what's life down there like? Any tips?
Yeah, it can be cool in the Virgin Islands if ya like the tropics and water sports, like sailing and diving, etc.
Other than that it is expensive and frustrating 'cause of the "Island Factor".
Also some racism towards the white minority and pay is usually low because some folks love to live in Paradise.
I did the VI stuff for 3 years and enjoyed it, but after a while it wears out:
Like flying 120 hours a month with no A/P or A/C.
St. Thomas is a tourist machine with rush-hour bumber to bumber traffic and high prices.
St. Croix is a bit more laid back and can be pleasant, St. John is the jewel in the USVIs, but there is no airport there and commuting on the ferry boats can be difficult.
Plenty of guys come down from the mainland to build time and get twin/turbine flying jobs, some stay, but most are gone in a year or two.
High turn-over and fast upgrades can be expected.
Same with the local "Airlines", they come and go.
Make sure ya read a book called "Don't stop the Carnival" before ya go down there.
My experience may be dated and perhaps things have changed down there, but I doubt it.
World class sailing and diving has not changed however.
