mkbenz

The IRS and I are good. I realize taxable value, I just didn’t expect a collections notice and threatening letter about my credit score over unused flight benefits. I get the “first post” cautionary tale, but I agree with the above, the fine print is where the vulnerability lies.

CubWrangler

I might also be planning on leaving the AT program. Could you clarify a little bit more on being charged for unused benefits? I've only utilized them 3 or 4 times. How do you think that would affect me, and how much money are we talking? I know they take out 35 bucks or whatever a month until the cost of the program is paid off (a few hundred dollars IIRC). I'm fairly certain I'm fully paid on that front.

IFlyImPilot

Is this the money that you had to pay into the system for the benefits, or something more on top?

It was advertised as $50 for you, plus $50 for each enrolled family member, plus an additional $200 if you added a "second friend".

mkbenz

I can’t find the original invoice; however, the total for annual travel benefits was in the realm of $630 - I was an AT for maybe 7 months? They deducted the monthly payroll amount, which extends for 18 months. Received a bill for $370. This is money on top of paying for each additional family member passholder.

I’m not here to talk down about any company, but my experience thus far in this industry has been predicated on people looking out for one another. That’s what makes aviation so special. Aspiring professions, we’re strapped for cash as it is, the last thing you need is an “opportunity” coming with a bill.

Swakid8

Word of advice for anyone, I wouldn’t elect into flight benefits unless you are are certain you joining an airline for sure. I was a AT, but passed on the travel benefits and elected to go elsewhere.


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Stoked27

Does imputed income come into play for any non-rev flights even once employed as a FO? I'm not talking about commuting, but using travel benefits for personal reasons.

Also, for anything that is counted as imputed income based on the value of the flights, how are those 'values' determined? Last minute high ticket prices? Is a standard fare estimated per flight?

N3165P

This may not be the forum to ask, but, as a pilot do you get to keep the points from the hotels that you overnight in?

DarkSideMoon

Usually not as an airline pilot. Most corporate fractional jobs you can.

citabriacaptain

Just had an interview yesterday and figured I'd give an update to the process. Long story short, the interview hasn't changed much. You start by getting paperwork in order, then you're given a presentation about why you should go to Air Wis. Next is the written test. Still 10 questions for AT and 25 for FO. I can't speak for the FO, but the AT test was super easy. I halfway guessed at one question that had 2 possible good answers. All other Qs were obvious. Everybody involved in that process seemed to be quality individuals. The interview was rather short. All the basic HR questions... Why Air Wisconsin, Why the airlines, etc. The technical interview was surprisingly more challenging but not overly so. They provide a 3 page CRJ study guide via email. Study it as it will be tested. Overall the experience was very positive and stress free. Feel free to PM with any questions.

Av8tor8710

Can anyone shed some light on the technical phone interview, what to review/study other than brief an approach? Thanks in advance.