Originally Posted by
bedrock
Yet, Air Wisconsin is getting aircraft AND offering this:
Starting pay for first officers is $27.23 /block hour and after one year is $40.03/block hour. Per diem is at $1.60/hour.
Besides competitive pay, Air Wisconsin pilots are offered a benefits package including: Medical/dental insurance; life insurance; short/long-term disability; flexible spending accounts; paid vacation/sick time; 401(k) with 4% company match and a company contribution of 3% of compensation; uniform, headset and medical exam allowances
They're not wholly owned. AA couldn't care less how much they pay their pilots as long as they accept $x per departure.