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02-01-2013 | 03:22 AM

#61

magnus0322

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From: ERJ 170

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Originally Posted by Geardownflaps30:1343830

Pay is a $1600 stipend/expense check (so not taxed as income; comes in weekly installments of $400) the first month. Guarantee (75 hrs) starts the second month.

Union dues is just shy of 1.6%, you start paying after 90 days.

Hotel during initial training is provided but is double occupancy. (I don't know of any airline that's provides a hotel when training is in your base/domicile after initial training! So no clue why that was even mentioned.)

$5000 bonus is paid in 2 payments, 1st on day 15 of training, second on the 30th day. (2 yr training contract for E170/175)

$5000 bonus is taxable income... I ended up getting about $3200 after taxes... Just in case anyone doesn't know that

02-01-2013 | 04:22 AM

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Geardownflaps30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by magnus0322

$5000 bonus is taxable income... I ended up getting about $3200 after taxes... Just in case anyone doesn't know that

Which you will get back in April, if you do your taxes right!
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02-01-2013 | 04:42 AM

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pilot0987

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Is the Health Insurance worth it or should I just keep my private insurance for my family. I am pretty happy with it. I pay 450.00 a month for the wife and kids.

02-01-2013 | 10:01 AM

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Al Czervik

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How long after the interview are people starting class?
Do you know your aircraft before training?

02-01-2013 | 10:38 AM

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magnus0322

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From: ERJ 170

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Originally Posted by Al Czervik:1344074

How long after the interview are people starting class?
Do you know your aircraft before training?

When I was offered a class it was 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Although if they have someone drop out of a class they might ask you if it's ok if it's less than 2 weeks.

You will know what certificate and aircraft because they allow you to choose. When they make you an offer they will ask your preference. You can turn down a class offer 3 times before having to re-interview (It was this way as recent as November 2012, don't know if it has changed).

02-01-2013 | 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Geardownflaps30

Hotel during initial training is provided but is double occupancy. (I don't know of any airline that's provides a hotel when training is in your base/domicile after initial training! So no clue why that was even mentioned.)

Exactly. I only mentioned it because the person I was answering the questions for said he had heard conflicting answers about whether or not a hotel was provided in the past. I only offered the addition info as a possible reason for hearing the yes and no answers. Either way, I could have worded it better.

02-01-2013 | 11:54 AM

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Geardownflaps30

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Quote:

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Is the Health Insurance worth it or should I just keep my private insurance for my family. I am pretty happy with it. I pay 450.00 a month for the wife and kids.

Too involved to answer really. Three different health plans to choose from and the first year rate for a new hire with dependents is a higher rate than in year 2 on. It really depends upon your current plan, the health of your family etc.

The insurance for a new hire doesn't kick in until after 30 days anyway so you will need to keep your current insurance for a little bit regardless.

Once hired, you can fully vet the plans, their rates and then make an intelligent decision.