Air Wisconsin
02-09-2017 | 12:06 PM
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Nothing yet... interestingly enough the Union has yet to say anything regarding the goat-rope of an announcement the other week. Luckily Bill straightened us out in his email. The distressed carrier ploy may have been nothing more than an attempt to get Management to show their hand, and I suppose it worked. Sadly, it came at the expense of those that elected to 'check the box'. Worth it? Maybe. I guess we'll see. At least the FO lines are a little better for March and the Captains are swimming in days off...
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02-09-2017 | 02:02 PM
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02-09-2017 | 04:35 PM
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300404992.html
APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin is excited to offer increased first officer starting pay of $35/hour as well as $33,000 in sign-on bonuses. Together these incentives are among the highest in the industry. In the first three years of employment, a new first officer will earn, at a minimum, between $201K and $242K depending on 401(k) and benefit selection.
Air Wisconsin is also increasing pilot retention bonuses that had previously been offered to its first officers up to a total of $20,000, with $10,000 payable in both May and October 2017.
These expanded incentives are a sign of Air Wisconsin's commitment to attract and retain experienced pilots and greatly compliment the other valuable benefits, which include Air Wisconsin's pilot 401(k) plan, work rules, and some of the best health insurance options in the entire industry.
"This enhanced bonus and retention program is designed to retain our current base of quality pilots and quickly build that base in order to meet our growth plans," said Bob Frisch, Air Wisconsin's Chief Operating Officer. "We expect to hire over 400 pilots in the next two years, and this program secures our ability to recruit and retain experienced pilots capable of quickly progressing from first officer to captain."
Air Wisconsin also offers a referral bonus of up to $4,000 to employees who refer new pilots.
About Air Wisconsin Airlines
Air Wisconsin Airlines, founded in 1965, operates nearly 350 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and three Canadian provinces in partnership with American Airlines. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, Air Wisconsin carries nearly 6 million passengers per year.
APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin is excited to offer increased first officer starting pay of $35/hour as well as $33,000 in sign-on bonuses. Together these incentives are among the highest in the industry. In the first three years of employment, a new first officer will earn, at a minimum, between $201K and $242K depending on 401(k) and benefit selection.
Air Wisconsin is also increasing pilot retention bonuses that had previously been offered to its first officers up to a total of $20,000, with $10,000 payable in both May and October 2017.
These expanded incentives are a sign of Air Wisconsin's commitment to attract and retain experienced pilots and greatly compliment the other valuable benefits, which include Air Wisconsin's pilot 401(k) plan, work rules, and some of the best health insurance options in the entire industry.
"This enhanced bonus and retention program is designed to retain our current base of quality pilots and quickly build that base in order to meet our growth plans," said Bob Frisch, Air Wisconsin's Chief Operating Officer. "We expect to hire over 400 pilots in the next two years, and this program secures our ability to recruit and retain experienced pilots capable of quickly progressing from first officer to captain."
Air Wisconsin also offers a referral bonus of up to $4,000 to employees who refer new pilots.
About Air Wisconsin Airlines
Air Wisconsin Airlines, founded in 1965, operates nearly 350 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and three Canadian provinces in partnership with American Airlines. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, Air Wisconsin carries nearly 6 million passengers per year.
02-09-2017 | 05:11 PM
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Air Wisconsin Announces New Bonus and Retention Program for Pilots
APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin is excited to offer increased first officer starting pay of $35/hour as well as $33,000 in sign-on bonuses. Together these incentives are among the highest in the industry. In the first three years of employment, a new first officer will earn, at a minimum, between $201K and $242K depending on 401(k) and benefit selection.
Air Wisconsin is also increasing pilot retention bonuses that had previously been offered to its first officers up to a total of $20,000, with $10,000 payable in both May and October 2017.
These expanded incentives are a sign of Air Wisconsin's commitment to attract and retain experienced pilots and greatly compliment the other valuable benefits, which include Air Wisconsin's pilot 401(k) plan, work rules, and some of the best health insurance options in the entire industry.
"This enhanced bonus and retention program is designed to retain our current base of quality pilots and quickly build that base in order to meet our growth plans," said Bob Frisch, Air Wisconsin's Chief Operating Officer. "We expect to hire over 400 pilots in the next two years, and this program secures our ability to recruit and retain experienced pilots capable of quickly progressing from first officer to captain."
Air Wisconsin also offers a referral bonus of up to $4,000 to employees who refer new pilots.
About Air Wisconsin Airlines
Air Wisconsin Airlines, founded in 1965, operates nearly 350 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and three Canadian provinces in partnership with American Airlines. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, Air Wisconsin carries nearly 6 million passengers per year.
APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin is excited to offer increased first officer starting pay of $35/hour as well as $33,000 in sign-on bonuses. Together these incentives are among the highest in the industry. In the first three years of employment, a new first officer will earn, at a minimum, between $201K and $242K depending on 401(k) and benefit selection.
Air Wisconsin is also increasing pilot retention bonuses that had previously been offered to its first officers up to a total of $20,000, with $10,000 payable in both May and October 2017.
These expanded incentives are a sign of Air Wisconsin's commitment to attract and retain experienced pilots and greatly compliment the other valuable benefits, which include Air Wisconsin's pilot 401(k) plan, work rules, and some of the best health insurance options in the entire industry.
"This enhanced bonus and retention program is designed to retain our current base of quality pilots and quickly build that base in order to meet our growth plans," said Bob Frisch, Air Wisconsin's Chief Operating Officer. "We expect to hire over 400 pilots in the next two years, and this program secures our ability to recruit and retain experienced pilots capable of quickly progressing from first officer to captain."
Air Wisconsin also offers a referral bonus of up to $4,000 to employees who refer new pilots.
About Air Wisconsin Airlines
Air Wisconsin Airlines, founded in 1965, operates nearly 350 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and three Canadian provinces in partnership with American Airlines. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, Air Wisconsin carries nearly 6 million passengers per year.
02-09-2017 | 05:30 PM
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Interesting, but still doesn't say how they are going to "quickly" progress folks from FO to captain. Also doesn't address any retention bonuses beyond October or how they will retain folks beyond the first year. $33k in signing bonus sounds good but I'd be curious to see what the breakdown is.
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02-09-2017 | 05:42 PM
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I wonder where BF is going to find these "400 pilots." Still nothing coming out regarding the long term future of AWAC. That said, I suppose this press leak by ATW means we are trending in the right direction. Let's hope for something promising in the coming weeks... we may have the highest first year pay, but if you have no one to pay it too what good is it?
02-09-2017 | 05:46 PM
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"We expect to hire over 400 pilots in the next two years, and this program secures our ability to recruit and retain experienced pilots capable of quickly progressing from first officer to captain."
Interesting numbers. Yes, hire 400 pilots over 2 years but currently losing ~15-20 per month, which evens out. I just hope this isn't fluff generated using current attrition numbers. Anyway, it's little more than a conveniently-phrased recruiting gag until there's flying announced. How can anyone talk about quick progression while the upgrade stands at 5+ years?
Hoping for the best, but just like with the United thing, I'm skeptical.
Interesting numbers. Yes, hire 400 pilots over 2 years but currently losing ~15-20 per month, which evens out. I just hope this isn't fluff generated using current attrition numbers. Anyway, it's little more than a conveniently-phrased recruiting gag until there's flying announced. How can anyone talk about quick progression while the upgrade stands at 5+ years?
Hoping for the best, but just like with the United thing, I'm skeptical.
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