Training pay, depending on the airline, compensation began from day one though, the final sim check, completion of OE, completion of first check after OE, or completion of the consolidation. Ancillary benefits such as hotel accommodations, during training, and travel benefits along with jump seat privileges. Some airlines were better than others, and some were worse than others.

Remember, being an educated consumer, as a prospective applicant, one has the opportunity to ask questions of pay arrangement and benefits during the interview process... Take it or leave it.