Flight Operations Interns are now paid. We have one who was offered a job at COPA as soon as he graduates from Purdue. Starting pay is like 47K plus housing etc. Not a bad way to begin your career as a 22 year old single guy with student loans. With the shortage and hiring over the next 5 years, he will probably be a 25 year old UAL new hire. BTW I've met him and he is one heck of a sharp/nice guy who I'm sure will be receiving high marks from his mentor.