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Dear readers, As pilots, our love for aviation often transcends our profession. Because it is a passion, we bring our love of all things aviation into our lives far beyond that of most other vocations. Personally, I have a ton of aviation-related paraphernalia around my house – so much that the beautiful one with whom I share my life and home has banished it all to my office (or so she thinks). Some jokingly call our obsession a sickness or a disease, but from as far back as my memory will take me, I loved looking up into the sky at airplanes and anything aviation-related captured my fascination. I loved going to the airport and traveling. As a child, my favorite part was taking off and watching the world below us seemingly grow smaller. I longed to reach out and move those small Matchbox cars that looked so much just like the ones I had at home. I admit that my love for aviation goes beyond my job, which has contributed in large part, to the why and how Aero Crew News came to fruition. We are ever-grateful to our readers and our contributors. If you have favorite aviation stories you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@aerocrewnews.com. We must continue to feed our passion. Fly safe,
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About the Publisher Craig Pieper is the Publisher and Founder of Aero Crew News. Craig obtained his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science, along with a minor in Aviation Weather, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2001. Craig is also a First Officer for a major airline with a type rating in the Boeing 737 & Embraer 145 and has logged over 8,000 hours of flying time since his introductory flight on November 14th, 1992.
January 2020 Last month marked the start of a new decade. I hope that you and your families had a safe and happy holiday, and I wish for you all a successful new year and decade! Our industry outlook is nothing short of terrific! It is reported that this will be a year with significant hiring within the major airlines. If the projections hold true, there will be thousands of new pilots at the major airlines! This demand is not only due to retirements and attrition — every airline has plans for substantial growth. If you are among those vectoring toward a position with a major airline, 2020 has your name written all over it. Step one is to get your application and résumé updated. A great resource to help is our partner company, Aero Crew Solutions which will review and refine your documents to ensure you present your very best. Learn more at https:// www.aerocrewsolutions.com/application-review To view this and previous issues, visit our archive at aerocrewnews.com/category/issues/
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United Adds 29 New Flights to Miami for the Big Game Airline now offers more than 80 direct flights from its U.S. hubs including San Francisco, Los Angeles and 7 flights from Kansas City
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United Airlines is offering football fans across the United States more options to get to Miami for the Big Game. United is offering fans more than 5,600 seats through 29 additional nonstop flights to Miami from its seven U.S. hubs including Los Angeles and seven special point-to-point flights between Kansas City and Miami. Tickets are now available for purchase on united.com. “This year we’re offering football fans from every corner of the country more opportunities than ever to get to Miami for the Big Game including extra flights between San Francisco and Miami and new service between Kansas City and Miami,” said Ankit Gupta, United’s vice president of Domestic Network Planning. “In addition to our expanded network to Miami for the game, travelers can easily get to Miami via United’s 25 daily flights to Fort Lauderdale’s Hollywood International Airport from Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York/Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles and Cleveland.”
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Alaska Airlines harnesses Northern Lights forecast data for bucket list trip Making New Year’s travel resolutions more affordable through the power of science
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hasing the Northern Lights is now within reach. Starting Jan. 13, flyers will have the opportunity to escape to the winter wonderland of Alaska for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and, yes, a chance to see the Northern Lights. Using the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute’s aurora forecast, Alaska Airlines is offering up to 35% off airfare for travel between the Lower 48 and Fairbanks and Anchorage through Feb. 12. The more intense the Northern Lights forecast, the more flyers will save on flights.
On the blog: Northern Lights myths & tips to make your aurora adventure lit
The deal taps into a growing trend among U.S. travelers seeking more spontaneous, experience-based trips while also incorporating science into the adventure. It also comes at a popular time for travel planning – with people making their travel plans for the new year, January is one of the airline’s top months for bookings. “Everyone loves a lighter fare,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director, marketing and advertising. “As the airline that helps savvy adventurers explore from Alaska to Latin America, we’re excited to harness the brainpower of aurora researchers to fulfill guests’ wanderlust goals. This is just the start of how we’ll use dynamic data in the future to appeal to our flyers’ passions.” Fares will be discounted daily up to 35% depending on the Kp-index forecast during the travel time period. Scientists use the Kp-index to help predict how visible the Northern Lights might be. Alaska will discount fares based on aurora intensity: •
0 to 3 Kp = 15% off
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8 to 9 Kp = 35% off
“We’ve been helping people chase the Northern Lights for more than 25 years by tracking and posting aurora forecasts online,” said Mark Conde, professor of physics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. “The Geophysical Institute team is thrilled to see our data come to life through aurora seekers.” Its northern latitude makes Fairbanks the perfect location for greater night sky visibility – far away from bustling cities and their light pollution. Travelers who keep an eye on the aurora and weather forecast and spend a few long winter nights aurora hunting have a good chance of experiencing the dazzling display.
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According to Explore Fairbanks, January and February
Onboard, guests can enjoy a three-class cabin,
are ideal times for winter lovers to visit Alaska. When not
assigned seating, seatback power, comfortable seats, and
watching the skies, visitors can explore a snow-capped
food and drinks crafted with a range of refreshing, bright
winter wonderland on snowshoes, skis or snowmobiles.
flavors inspired by West Coast ingredients. With Alaska’s
After a day of activity, relax in the renowned Chena Hot
inflight entertainment, flyers can watch more than 500
Springs, one of the best vantage points for viewing the
movies and TV shows – all for free on their own devices.
Northern Lights. “While many think of visiting Alaska in the summer
The Northern Lights offer is valid for tickets purchased today through Jan.17 for travel through Feb.12. To purchase
months, winter offers travelers a prime chance to
tickets or find more information on terms and conditions,
experience nature’s beautiful light display with fewer
visit alaskaair.com/northernlights or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR
crowds and lower prices,” said Deb Hickok, Explore
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Fairbanks president and CEO. “Alaska Airlines is opening
for Relay Services). Fare restrictions apply.
the doors for guests to explore the wonders of winter and all that Fairbanks has to offer.” Alaska offers the most flights of any airline to the state
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o mark the five year milestone of the Elevated Lifestyle program, Jet Linx, the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company, introduced five new partners to its signature member benefits program. Elevated Lifestyle offers members a portfolio of exclusive offerings from their network of partners in travel, transportation, libations and fare, health and wellness, fashion, and other categories.
The new program additions include Go Rentals, the only car rental company specializing in the private jet industry; Yoshi, the car concierge offering gas delivery, servicing and support; PerUs, a community of wine enthusiasts who converge on all things viticulture; Petrossian, the finest caviar curated from across the globe; andWatchBox, the leading destination for pre-owned luxury timepieces. “Our fifth year has already proven to be a record-high for bringing new partners into the Elevated Lifestyle private jet benefits program,” said Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx. “And, we are thrilled to launch five within the first quarter of 2020 – the most partners we’ve ever launched within a three-month span.” Each of the five partners share the company’s core values of exclusivity, luxury and attention to detail, and bring personalized experiences to the Elevated Lifestyle program, including: •
Go Rentals: Providing guests with a professional, aviation-knowledgeable and friendly ‘Carcierge,’ Jet Card members and aircraft owners have access to exclusive benefits at Go Rentals locations throughout the U.S., including 90 airports and a selection of fine hotels.
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Yoshi: A personal car concierge on-hand 24/7, Jet Linx jet program members and aircraft owners receive automotive services delivered wherever their vehicle is parked.
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PerUs: A collective of dynamic individuals sharing stories over wine, the PerUs wine allocation provides Jet Linx clients with a community of wine enthusiasts, access to vibrant experiences and a selection of premium wines not normally available to the public.
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Petrossian: As the only company that matures caviar to its peak potential, resulting in truly superior batches, Jet Linx Jet Card members and aircraft owners can enjoy preferred pricing on caviar and all Petrossian products.
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WatchBox: As one of the largest buyers of pre-owned timepieces worldwide – fueled by technology, innovation and unmatched global experience – clients in the Jet Linx jet membership or management program will receive access to WatchBox’s ever-changing selection of thousands of pre-owned watches.
For more information on Jet Linx and its Elevated Lifestyle benefits program, visit www.jetlinx.com or contact a local Jet Linx Base.
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An Update on the Boeing 737 MAX American Airlines to contribute additional funds to team members’ profit sharing as a result of Boeing settlement
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American Airlines today shared with its team that the company has reached a confidential agreement with
Boeing on compensation for financial damages incurred in 2019 due to the grounding of the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
“Despite the ongoing challenges the grounding has brought, American Airlines team members continue to do
an incredible job caring for our customers,” said American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “Our ability as an airline to weather these unprecedented times is thanks to our phenomenal team, and it was important to us that we get a deal done before the end of the year. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are proud to take the step of including this compensation in our 2019 profit-sharing program, even though the compensation will be received over several years.”
Given the projected reduction in annual operating income for 2019 as a result of the MAX groundings, American’s
Board of Directors has authorized a discretionary portion of the settlement to be returned to American Airlines team members through the company’s 2019 profit-sharing program. The profit-sharing award is based on the company’s estimate of projected full-year 2019 financial damages for the MAX groundings. An additional accrual of more than $30 million will be made to the airline’s 2019 profit-sharing program, which is expected to be distributed to American’s team members in March 2020. Additional information will be shared at that time. The incremental dollar amount is in accordance with the company’s profit-sharing plan details.
American currently does not expect any material financial impact of the agreement to be realized in its
fourthquarter 2019 earnings. The company anticipates accounting for substantially all of the compensation as a reduction in cost basis of grounded MAX aircraft and certain future MAX aircraft deliveries. American will continue its conversations with Boeing regarding compensation for damages related to the MAX grounding beyond 2019, and any future compensation will be similarly shared with its team members. Updated Dec. 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
American Airlines remains in continuous contact with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation and Boeing. Based on the latest guidance, American anticipates that the resumption of scheduled commercial service on American’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will occur April 7, 2020. Once the aircraft is certified, American will run flights for American team members and invited guests only prior to April 7.
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Desert Jet, a leading full-service business aviation
company based in the Palm Springs area, is bringing vibrancy to the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in the Coachella Valley with the launch of its new artist series.
Each quarter, Desert Jet will feature a local
artist and display his/her art collection throughout the company’s brand new, cutting-edge FBO (Fixed Base Operator) facility, Desert Jet Center. The exhibition will transform the modern lobby into a gallery for travelers to peruse and enjoy. From abstract and impressionism to modern and contemporary, the fine art paintings and sculptures will bring refinement and style defined by each artist featured.
Launching the artist series is abstract artist,
Michael Lydon. Since childhood, Lydon has been very enthusiastic about artistic expression, cars, and the California lifestyle. At the age of 27, he migrated to Los Angeles, California, to make his mark in the artworld. Lydon had a natural talent for sketching and painting without training and discovered his trailblazing unique approach in applying paint to the canvas just a few years before moving out west. Over the next few decades, Lydon’s pieces have satisfied the pallet of serious art collectors, celebs and art lovers from coast to coast. He has auctioned his Pollacklike masterpieces at Bonham’s & Butterfields, shown in galleries, and has graced dozens of Beverly Hills A-list celebrity charity events where he auctioned his works to raise awareness and funds for causes close to his heart.
Michael Lydon’s collection is now on exhibit
and is available for purchase. His unique art pieces will also be featured at Desert Jet Center’s Grand Opening Celebration event to be held in the next coming months. Philanthropic by nature, Lydon has opted to donate a portion of his proceeds from any sale of his paintings to Angel Flight West, a non-profit, volunteer-driven aviation organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs.
“Much like aviation, art has always been an
inspiration,” said Jared Fox, Desert Jet Chief Executive Officer. “It’s great that we can bring two inspiring genres together to meet at the new Desert Jet Center. We look forward to providing a resource for local artists to showcase their work and skills while also creating a unique gallery-esque environment for our guests. We are surrounded by great artists in the Palm Springs area, it felt natural to open up our FBO to their work.”
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PERSPECTIVES
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The Joys of Returning to General Aviation Recapturing your passion for flying W r i t t e n B y: K r i s t o p h e r O l s o n
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irline pilots are of two molds; those who learn to fly in the military, and those who obtain licenses privately at flight schools or universities. I am of the latter type. It wasn’t long ago that I was flying a variety of different airplanes, with a multitude of missions; flight instructing, operating tours, aerial photography, etc. Each day was different, and I cherished that. However, when I donned my first airline’s wings, I retired my GA ones. Those days of different planes to different airports had been replaced. I discovered, it shouldn’t be that way?
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Learning to fly can be expensive, and so the thinking goes that once you’re earning a paycheck from flying, you wouldn’t dare go burn more money. However, adding a new category, class or endorsement to your repertoire doesn’t have to be expensive. I earned my ASES with slightly over $2,000 (easily saved with less than $200 a month for a year). You can get a new endorsement (tailwheel, for instance) for a few hundred dollars or a totally new category (balloon or glider) for slightly more than an ASES add-on. The power of adding ratings is that once you have a basic certificate (commercial, for instance), there isn’t as much effort to learn a new aircraft. Others think of the airlines as the end goal. Once a coveted airline job is obtained, why would one return to the bottom? Put simply, flying GA is not about being better or worse; it is about different. That is how the FAA views it when preaching of currency and proficiency. When I went for my seaplane endorsement, I held vastly more hours than my instructor. I had the higher certificate, but I was not the current or proficient pilot in light aircraft. The skill sets utilized daily by airline crews are not exactly the same as those used in general aviation. My struggles with basic tasks were humbling (e.g. saying “Searey” rather than my company’s callsign). Flying light aircraft reminds you that there is more to aviation than the terminal area and Class A airspace. One of the most entertaining aspects of the new training was learning to read the water. Water conditions are surprisingly dynamic, even in a lake, and they vary from lake to lake. Unlike airports with an ATIS or AWOS, every lake requires a pilot evaluation. You have to determine wind and sea conditions based on a variety of factors, identify a suitable pattern to approach and landing. (Landing seems like an inappropriate term in the case of a seaplane.). Some areas in a lake may not be viable for landing. After evaluating the lake’s conditions, you must plan your pattern, with consideration for obstacles, traffic, property on the ground and more. There is no help from ATC. Skills taught to seaplane pilots mesh perfectly with airline’s Threat and Error Management (TEM) model of identifying threats and errors and preventing undesirable aircraft states. You also get a lot of time to practice your stick-and-rudder skills. This training will make you a better airline pilot. All of this is done in the congested airspace below 1,000’ AGL.
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For so many, a job as an airline pilot makes everything aviation-related just that – a job. What surprised me the most about flying seaplanes is that the pure bliss of flying returned instantaneously. Flying seaplanes is not a “clean” job. You may get wet on takeoff and landing. Hitting the waves at 60mph isn’t as smooth as a hard surface landing, but it is oddly fulfilling. It was all surreal — completing “splash-and-goes” with a 500’ above-water-level pattern, maintaining vigilance for birds, alligators (a true Florida problem), and floating logs. Did you know it is almost unheard of for a night landing on the water? Did you know that glassy, calm water is considered the most dangerous for landings? As a traditional, land-airland pilot, these were all new facts to me. Many people will argue that the stress of another checkride may be too much for them. I understand that concern. I always looked up to DPEs and CFIs with a mix of awe and fear, knowing that at any moment they could make me feel like a loser. I was always extremely polite, so as not to attract any unneeded ire. However, after years of checkrides and rising through the ranks, I can say that fear has been replaced with healthy respect. This respect has made the checkride experience enjoyable. I went into my seaplane practical knowing what was expected of me and the examiner. I demonstrated the knowledge, decision making and skills required and obtain the added endorsement. I was well prepared, as was he, and we both went away happy. When we were student pilots, we spent our time studying and focusing on the next-step. We didn’t have too much time just to enjoy what we were doing – hurling through the sky. Once we reached employment, commercial or CFI, we were immediately shifted into that employee-employer relationship with aviation, where our passion become our paycheck. For some people, this ruins the fun of flying. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. By adding a new category or class rating, you can learn something new, refresh your skills, see a new side of aviation and regain the love you may have lost. And, it won’t break your bank.
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Love Languages 101 W r i t t e n B y: R e i n i T h i j s s e n
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relationship is like a radio transmission. When one transmits on a different frequency than the other, complications occur. It is important to communicate on the same frequency. After years of working with couples who did not seem to understand each other, Dr. Gary Chapman identified five different “love languages.” Love languages are like separate frequencies. They are the way in which people express and experience love. There could be no better Valentine’s gift than better understanding each other.
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Someone can say “I care about you,” with beautiful flowers, by cooking a delicious meal or giving a passionate
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Give compliments
Choose a positive habit from your list that will
kiss. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, everyone has a
complement your partner. A good goal would be
love language, whether dating or in a non-romantic
to give a compliment at least twice a week.
relationship. It is easier to learn to communicate on a deeper level when you learn which love language your
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significant other speaks. One can be fluent in one love
Take the time and energy to improve the
Take time
language and occasionally two. It is crucial to be aware of
relationship. Even though your partner might not
each other’s love languages to keep the frequency clear.
acknowledge or notice the effort, eventually, it will have a positive effect!
The Five Languages of Love 1. Words of Affirmation With this love language, one feels most loved when hearing compliments or if the partner expresses his/her appreciation in words. Someone who speaks the language of Words of Affirmation prefers to hear “I love you,” or “You look beautiful.” Insults or troubles, on the other hand, will have a stronger negative effect. Learn the language of Words of Affirmation: • Positive characteristics When this is not your first language, it takes more effort to express it. It might be helpful to think
2. Acts of Service Cleaning the house, cooking a delicious meal or doing laundry are all expressions of love when you or your partner experiences love via Acts of Service. This concept simply means taking the burden from the other person’s shoulders. To them, this is the ultimate display of love. Loudness and arguments are not considered so annoying if Acts of Love is someone’s love language. Learn the language of Acts of Service: •
If Acts of Service is not your first language, write down (without asking your partner) four things
about the positive characteristics and habits of
that you think your partner would like to have
your partner. Write them down. •
Complete the list
Pay attention to your partner’s positive habits in the coming period and regularly add to the list. Expand your list with at least two positive habits per week. •
Focus on the positive
Even though this might be hard at times, try to prevent complaining about your partner. Try to focus on the positive habits and characteristics for two months.
Make a to do list
done for them. •
Discuss the list
Ask your partner what they expect or would like you to do. Ask your partner if the things you do help them experience your love. Expand the list based on what your partner wants. Also, discuss together what is realistic and what is not. • Serve Follow the activities on the list and do them intentionally as an act of love.
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Be patient
Try to put negative feelings aside for the next
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Be creative
Giving presents every week can be costly, but
two months to see the results. Doing these
there are lots of inexpensive yet clever ideas.
things for your partner is truly an investment in
Be creative and look for inspiration online or in
the relationship.
magazines. Also, remember that something that you would find a waste of money (e.g. flowers that
3. Receiving Gifts
are tossed out after a week) can be perceived
This love language is basically enjoying the fact that
differently by your significant other.
someone has been thoughtful, even when they were not around. The effort to make someone happy with a gift can
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mean the world. Size and value do not matter for it is the
For two months, give or send a gift once a week.
Make it a special moment
thought that counts. However, be aware that for those who
Refer to your list. Ensure that gifts are received at
have this language of love, forgetting important dates or
unexpected moments. Extra tip: Add a personal
giving impersonal gifts can have a negative impact.
touch, like a note.
Learn the language of Receiving Gifts:
4. Quality Time
•
Spending time together is essential when this is one’s
Past presents
If this language does not come naturally to you,
love language. Giving full attention to one another without
it can be helpful to think about gifts your partner
distractions is a rule to live by. Postponing togetherness,
has received in the past and write them down.
not really listening or playing with the phone during a date
Think about the response they had to these gifts
can be perceived as offensive and convey apathy.
as well. If they talked about them in a positive way, it was a good present.
Learn the language of Quality Time: •
•
Ask others
To gain insight into your partner’s favorite
To do list
Make a list of things that you would like to do together. Challenge yourself to think about things
gifts, ask family and friends what they have
that you like to do together and write them down.
given your partner and if they can recall your
Ask regularly. When your partner mentions things
partner’s reactions.
to do, write them down. The more activities on the list, the better. Over the next two months, do one
•
Future presents
thing a week together.
Based on your list, new ideas will pop up that you can use to surprise your partner. Add to your list for potential future presents.
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•
Make a long-term to do list
•
Talk about it together
Ask your partner for long-term ideas. Write them
This can be difficult, but your significant other
down and make a long-term list. For example,
knows what they like best. When this is too
write down travel destinations and activities
difficult, it might be easier to touch to observe
abroad. Schedule some of these activities
your partner’s reaction. Lovingly touching your
together to provide something that you can both
partner can be an expression of love. Do it with
look forward to doing together.
full attention and patience.
•
Plan date nights
Plan a date night, at best, every week or two. This
• Touch When you touch each other more often, it will
can be an activity from the to do list, but it can
likely occur more often. At the end of the day,
also be a spontaneous activity. As long as there
review to assess if there have been loving touches
will be structure and balance to spend quality
that day. If necessary, set an alarm on your
time together, it will be appreciated.
agenda to remind yourself. Try this for the next two months.
•
Give full attention and set priorities
Choose consciously to give your partner your full attention. When at home, turn off the TV, put
•
Stay positive
In the past, it might not have been clear that
your phone away and in silent mode. To improve
Physical Touch has been your partner’s language
the relationship, it is important to set priorities.
of love. Even your spouse might not realize this
Spending quality time and giving attention will fill
is their love language. Talk about it and take the
the love tank once again.
time to get used to it together.
5. Physical Touch This love language is not just about sex. Small, physical gestures such as a random hug, walking hand-in-
Which love language(s) do you and your partner speak? Find out with the online Love Language Test at 5lovelanguages.com/.
hand and sitting close to each other are significant. For some, physical distance can feel like rejection. Physical contact and accessibility are very important when expressing love in a physical way. Learn the language of Physical Touch: •
Make a list
When touching does not come naturally, it can be helpful to make a list of what physical touch makes your partner happy. Think about past situations, moments, locations, and write them down.
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MONEY
Tax Time and Financial Planning Legislative changes that impact same-sex married couples W r i t t e n B y: J a m e s C . K n a p p, A I F ®, B FA™ , C P FA®
I
wish all of my devoted readers (Hey Mom, I’ll call soon.) a prosperous new year full of many blessings. Welcome to 2020 and I hope you dream big! We ring in the new year with certainty as the clock strikes midnight on January 1st. Similarly, life has its certainties;
death and taxes. I believe it is important to help clients work toward remaining aware of these inevitabilities. Due to recent, yet major, legislative changes, death and taxes can have unique issues if you are in the LGBT community. On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The Obergefell v. Hodges case required all states to grant and recognize same-sex marriage. To read the specific ruling, it can be viewed at https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf. In 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled (in United States v. Windsor) that married same-sex couples were entitled to federal benefits. The specific ruling can be viewed at https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-307_6j37.pdf. These rulings have transformed same-sex couples’ financial planning. Prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage, LGBT couples’ planning wasn’t so straightforward. LGBT couples weren’t able to file joint tax returns, access workplace
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health insurance plans, have marital property, claim
Same-sex married couples should think about
spousal Social Security benefits, or be granted certain
marital property and the implications of assets no longer
medical rights.
being separately owned. If a married couple jointly owns property and one spouse dies, that entire property would
The legality for same-sex marriage is so new, many
receive a step-up in basis at death (assuming the couple
LGBT couples aren’t aware of the legal ramifications of
lives in a community property state). Step-up in basis is
marriage. Some ramifications could be:
the readjustment of the value of an appreciated asset
• Marriage could increase taxes (commonly known
for tax purposes. For non-married couples, only half the
as the Marriage Penalty)
property would get a step-up in basis, which may expose
•
Named beneficiaries on qualified accounts
the surviving partner to a big capital gain when the
•
Social Security planning
property is liquidated.
•
Medical planning
•
Estate planning
While there have been strides supportive of the LGBT community, there is still work to be done. For
LGBT couples who have been cohabitating are not
example, there is no comprehensive federal law that
always aware of the marriage penalty that can increase
protects LGBT individuals from being fired due to their
taxes by as much as 12% for a couple filing jointly.
sexual orientation. This lack of protection can lead to job insecurity and pay inequalities.
The beneficiary(ies) listed on any retirement plan will be individual(s) who receives the assets upon the death of the plan holder. The retirement plan owner’s last will and
A new year brings hope. Here’s to continuing progress toward equal treatment of all.
testament will not override the beneficiary designation on any qualified retirement plan. Same sex couples who have recently begun financial planning together may still not be aware of this.
If we can be a resource for you, email JAMES.KNAPP@ KNAPPADVISORY.COM. James C. Knapp, AIF®, BFA™, CPFA® www.KNAPPADVISORY.com
Married same-sex couples can now claim Social Security benefits linked to their spouse. This can play an important role in any couple’s retirement income. Legally married LGBT couples may experience a
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situation when one spouse needs medical attention (e.g. hospitalized). By nature, these can be stressful times and the stress can be amplified, for example, when an
About the Author
Advanced Medical Directive doesn’t exist and other family members do not accept the marriage. When legally married, family members can’t prevent a married partner from making medical decisions on their spouse’s behalf.
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SQUALL LINE
Inside and Outside Runners W r i t t e n B y: A n t h o n y L o r e n t i
W
hile the terms in this title sound like they’re right out of a gridiron playbook, they are not. Rather, the terms are used to describe the path of a low pressure center in coastal winter storm scenarios. If you live on the Eastern Seaboard (particularly New England), this may be particularly pertinent. If you live in California, you can enjoy the laugh but learn what it could mean to you traveling into the east.
Benchmark” which is 40°N latitude and 70°W longitude east of central New Jersey). The proximity of a low pressure system to this point can impact weather implications.
It’s in the AFD. As pilots, we may never hear any of these terms mentioned in our tailored and approved aviation weather forecasts. These terms however are most frequently referenced by National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters
These two terms refer to where a low pressure
when they are writing their “Area Forecast Discussion” or
system tracks in relation to a specific point, the “40/70
AFD. The AFD is a clickable link found at weather.gov. Look
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for “Forecast Discussion” at the bottom of the page for a specific area forecast. The Forecast Discussion provides
To summarize While this article deals with nomenclature to
the reasoning supported by the quantitative weather
which pilots are not normally exposed, the relevance is
forecast, or more simply, what the forecasters think is
certainly obvious.
going to happen. Inside runner and/or outside runner
As coastal low pressure systems gain attention,
are not used in aviation weather products, but you’ll find
particularly in winter, the NWS forecasters will be very
them in the AFD.
interested in exactly where the low pressure tracks in
When coastal storms are the discussion, “inside” and
relation to the 40/70 Benchmark. As the situation unfolds,
“outside” runners address a low pressure system’s track
you can read frequent updates to the AFD and see where
in relation to the 40/70 Benchmark. Which term is used
the NWS forecasters feel the low will actually track.
to describe the storm can be a determinant in how much
As the low moves, the forecast has the potential to
rain, snow and wind (to name a few weather hazards) you
be anywhere from a “fish storm” (meaning well southeast
may experience at a particular place.
of the 40/70 Benchmark and therefor not impacting land)
Inside or Outside?
to a real heavy hitter (tracking right over the 40/70). What
If you like snow, you’ll want the low pressure to track right over the 40/70 Benchmark or only slightly southeast (i.e. outside runner). This particular track over or just outside the Benchmark favors a colder scenario. This is because the winds favor a more northerly component and therefore will have less of an Atlantic Ocean “fetch” of warmer ocean air. You may also hear this sort of storm referred to as “cold sectored.” If you’re like me and despise snow, you will prefer a track northwest of the 40/70 Benchmark (i.e. Inside Runner). This track favors a warmer scenario as the predominate winds will be more easterly and therefore have more of an Atlantic Ocean “fetch.” The Atlantic Ocean is warm compared to the air mass during the winter. You can expect this sort of storm to be referred to as more “warm sectored.”
you’re rooting for is up to you. I say, “Give it to the fish.” To be clear, the track of a low pressure system does not correlate directly to its strength, but rather what population experiences what effects. Sometimes, these storms can be pretty potent, so it follows that potency of a low pressure center means nothing (except to shipping) if it blows out to sea. But to be clear, strength and track are technically two different factors within a storm scenario. I believe knowledge is power and the better informed we are, the safer we can be. These terms provide information which, of course, can provide favorably for the safety picture. Earlier, I referenced football. In a way, keeping tabs on low pressure tracks with respect to the 40/70 Benchmark is a bit like watching a game. Watch the game (weather system) closely enough, understand it well so that you would make John Madden proud.
One last factor to consider is the size of the low pressure center. A smaller sized low, and it’s associated track with reference to the 40/70, will be more critical than a larger low pressure center.
About the Author Anthony Lorenti is an ATP, CFI, Fire Fighter and EMT with a Bachelors degree in Business Managament. Read More...
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FEATURE
A Great Time to Fly If you’re a pilot, THIS is your time. With a national shortage of skilled aviators, it’s a pilot’s market. You’ve got choices and you’ve got the time to decide what you really want from an airline. 38 | Aero Crew News
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A Part of the Family, Not Just a Number First Officer Vlad Kouzniaev’s mom loves seeing him on the company Instagram, and comments every time. Captain Courtney Schoch runs marathons for literacy all over the world. Captain Kevin Houser used to play in the NFL. Check Airman Don Martel became a pilot after his wife got him a flying lesson as an anniversary gift. First Officer Pablo Frias-Almonte’s wife is a professional photographer who has him a thing or two about capturing compelling aviation photos.
They all fly for CommutAir, a United Express partner.
C5 Captain
family as a direct-entry captain. “Some have a large CommutAir knows these stories —and countless
infrastructure system and mature jet program, but reserve
others — because the company is still small enough to
times and upgrades are measured in years. Another has a
know the employees as individuals, not numbers. From
fantastic route map and great overnights, but the junior
day one, employees are part of the CommutAir Family. It’s
assignments and loss of pilots is crippling.” After weighing
a culture CommutAir has fought hard to maintain for the
his options, he knows CommutAir was the right choice for
last thirty years —and they’ve been successful at it, even
his career.
during exponential growth. Cassie Outcult, a recruiter for CommutAir, recognizes
A Personal Touch
Sign-on bonuses, base locations, reserve times, and
that every pilot is different. “Selecting an airline is such a personal decision, and it really depends on the pilot’s career goals and the unique needs of his or her family.”
mainline partners are all things that pilots must consider, and every regional has something to offer.
The recruiters want every candidate to be fully informed about the opportunities the company has to
“It is difficult to compare CommutAir to other
offer. Monthly Virtual Socials provide candidates with
carriers,” said Bob Scheu, who joined the CommutAir
the chance to learn more about the CommutAir Family
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C5 CA Lamont Tillery and NowCaptain Octavious Gibbons
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in a low-pressure setting. The call-in Q&A features a CommutAir Captain, as well as the Vice President of Flight Ops and the company’s COO. Callers can ask questions
The Family Atmosphere The family-feeling is pervasive throughout the company but even more so on the line.
about what matters most to them and remain anonymous if they choose.
“There are lots of high-fives between crews as we swap aircraft and seeing a smiling familiar face is always
“It’s the first opportunity for these pilots to engage
nice,” Scheu said.
with our senior leadership,” Outcult explained. “And if they join C5, it’s the first opportunity of many. Our leadership
First Officer D’Troy Pastor came to CommutAir upon
team does an outstanding job of showing the pilots that
a recommendation from a mentor and friend. “My
we’re all in this together.”
instructor here was actually the one who taught me
It All Starts Day 1
how to fly five years ago. When he came to CommutAir, I wanted to follow him.”
CommutAir founder and current Chairman of the
Board John Sullivan — along with the CEO, COO, and
He’s also made new friends at the airline, and insisted
other members of senior leadership —meet with every
that a good crew can make a trip. “Look, flying is flying.
new pilot class. CommutAir proudly celebrated its 30th
But when you work well together, when you know they are
anniversary in 2019, and the company wants new pilots to
professional and safe — you can really have fun.”
know they will be an integral part of the next generation. Following a historical presentation, senior leadership hosts a reception mixer, allowing you to get to know them in a casual setting, outside the formality of the office. Relationship building is important, and events like these ensure you know that your comments and ideas are always welcomed by CommutAir’s leadership team. It doesn’t end with the welcome mixer. Members of the leadership team make regular trips to the bases to spend time in the crew rooms and make sure you have everything you need for continued success. An “open door” policy ensures everyone is heard. “Not only do we have a great sense of comradery on the line, but there’s constant communication from management,” said Lead Technical Pilot Andrew Strojny. “Everyone is really approachable, even up to the President of the company. You really won’t find that anywhere else.” C5 New Livery
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C5 Captain Bob Scheu
“All of the captains I flew with in my first year pulled
Once he upgraded to the left seat, he had the
and pushed me to be better, every day, and every flight
opportunity to become a simulator instructor and took
leg,” said Captain Curtis Horton II, who has been with
on other roles in training. He now fills the role of Lead
CommutAir more than six years. “They set excellent
Technical Pilot, a position he’s well suited for due to the
examples and also gave meaningful feedback. It was
Electrical Engineering degree he earned as a First Officer.
just the experience I needed! I try to foster the same encouraging environment in the flight deck.”
John Darke, CommutAir’s Managing Director of Safety, once flew the line as a pilot in the Dash 8. After several
Abundant Opportunity
years, he moved to the training department, and then to the safety department, eventually leading it.
“CommutAir has given me tremendous opportunities
that I don’t think would have been available at other
“I think it’s a hallmark of the company, promoting
regional airlines,” said Strojny, who was hired at 18 and
within,” he said. “CommutAir values its people, encourages
flying the Beech 1900D shortly after.
you to explore, allows you to excel and try to improve yourself to advance the company.”
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Pilots who want to broaden their horizons outside
“We were the first carrier to implement United’s
of the flight deck have the opportunity to help hire the
original Career Path Program,” said Petra Kliman,
next generation of pilots by conducting interviews with
CommutAir Recruiting Manager. “And now we’re thrilled to
the recruiting team and also actively participate in the
be one of only four regionals to be selected as an Aviate
different phases of training.
program partner.”
“As our pilot group grows, so does our need for more
The Aviate program operates on a first-on / first-off
Line Check Airman,” David Fitzgerald, VP of Flight Ops
list. The sooner a pilot is accepted into the program and
said. “If a pilot shows interest, we do what we can to make
completes their hours at CommutAir, the sooner they’ll
it happen.”
get the call to United. By virtue of its unprecedented growth, this means CommutAir offers a direct and fast
A Clear Path to United For some pilots, a regional airline is where they choose to stay, explained CommutAir Captain and Check Airman Don Martel. He’s been a CommutAir employee for nearly 20 years. “Be it the convenience of the commute, personal preference, or accommodation of an outside interest, there is a life balance wherein swimming in a smaller pond works.”
path to the mainline. “Our family-friendly culture focuses on safety, reliability, and caring. A pilot’s time with us really prepares them for the next step in their careers,” Kliman said.
Join the CommutAir Family “It’s a great time to join a company when it’s small and growing, because then you are part of all the exciting new stuff,” Pastor said. “The last Dash was on its way out when
Captain Courtney Schoch has spent more than 12 years at CommutAir. The seniority she’s accrued allows
I started, and now we have a fleet of all jets. I see definite progress being made in this company…and I like it!”
her the freedom to pursue her passion for running and her schedule accommodates her public speaking engagements.
To learn more about the CommutAir Family and opportunities for pilots, visit flycommutair.com or email a recruiter at pilotrecruiting@commutair.com. Watch
For many, however, building flight hours at a regional is a stepping-stone to mainline. CommutAir has
videos on our YouTube channel, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
something to offer those pilots, as well. Through the new Aviate program with United Airlines, CommutAir pilots have a clear career progression mapped out from the day they are accepted into the program.
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C: What can an applicant do to increase their chances of being called for an interview? A: It is really quite simple — provide us with your availability and we are happy to give you a call. Professional communications and a complete application will definitely make an applicant stand out. C: How critical is it to attend a job fair to get an interview? A: Attending a job fair is not necessary. However, we encourage pilots to research and follow our company — and a job fair is a great opportunity to connect in person
I nterview with Petra Kliman, Recruiting Manager for CommutAir
with our pilots and recruiters. Often, our events allow time
PRE INTERVIEW:
them, as well as hear the answers to questions others ask.
Craig: How do you select applicants to be brought in for an interview? Petra Kliman: We review every application or resume that we receive through various channels, whether it is airlineapps, our website, or an email to pilotrecruiting@ commutair.com. Anyone who meets our current hiring criteria will get a call from one of our recruiters for a phone screen. C: Can you explain the point system associated with online application process and what types of things count for points?
for an in-person interview. For pilots that can’t make it to a job fair, we host monthly Virtual Fairs, a call-in question-answer session featuring our VP of Flight Ops, our COO, and a Captain. This gives pilots considering CommutAir the ability to hear from our leadership and ask the questions that really matter to
C: What is the best way to prepare for an interview with your company? A: Our test contains ATP written questions and we will ask you to finger-fly an approach with Jeppesen plates, as well as decode weather information. Aside from the technical evaluation, we really just want to get to know you and your personality. Since our upgrade times are so short, we also evaluate our applicants on leadership experience. We will review all of the pilot relevant documents, like logbooks and certificates. Make sure those items are current and updated.
A: We do not apply an automated point system, but instead our recruiters look at the applicant as a person. We look to see if the applicant’s needs match what we can offer, and vice versa.
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INTERVIEW: C: Do you recommend that applicants get to your headquarters city the day before and get a hotel room for the night? A: : We recognize that travelling and making time
C: Can you give me some examples of the TMAAT questions that you like to ask? A: We aim to find and hire team members who truly live safety in their daily work and routine, so questions like “Tell us about a time, when you felt the safety of your
for an in-person interview is not always possible or
flight was compromised and how you dealt with it” are
convenient, so we conduct a lot of our interviews via
part of every interview.
Skype. If your interview is successful and you have a conditional offer of employment, we will bring you to Cleveland to meet the team and complete any necessary paperwork and background checks. We provide flights
C: If the TMAAT question being asked does not apply to that applicant can that question be skipped? A: Of course. We have a very diverse group of pilots
to our Cleveland headquarters and if a day-trip is not
with all kinds of different backgrounds and our interview
possible, we provide lodging overnight.
is tailored to the applicant’s individual background as much as possible.
C: Can you walk me through a typical day of interviews? A: Most of our initial interview are conducted via Skype. Whether a candidate arrives at the office or joins us via Skype, they go through an HR and technical interview with our pilots and recruiters. We present detailed information on the company, work rules, benefits and the training footprint, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and interview us as well. Our interview team reviews pilot credentials and any other necessary paperwork after a quick tour of our facility, and most importantly introduces applicants to members our Flight Operations staff. Overall, our interview is a fairly laid-back experience that we try to make as convenient as possible for our applicants. C: What kind of questions can an applicant expect to be asked? A: We ask questions about an applicants’ experience in relevant situations and give hypothetical scenarios—such as dealing with an adverse situation in the flight deck or with a coworker—to gauge how someone communicates. C5 Pilots Interviewing
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C: What can you recommend applicants study for that test? At what point is this test taken? A: If someone has recently taken their ATP, or is even still a Commercial pilot who is up to date on their aeronautical knowledge, they will score just fine. Current instrument knowledge, aerodynamics, and weather are the most important items to study. The test link is sent to applicants and completed prior to the actual interview. C: Is there a personality test? A: No, not currently.
SIMULATOR EVALUATION: C: Do you have a simulator ride? A: No
C5 CA Courtney Schoch
POST INTERVIEW: C: Do you tell applicants they are hired in person that day?
C: What are some of the biggest mistakes that applicants make during the interview process?
A: We have been known to tell applicants the result the same day, but typically we contact them within 2-3 days.
A: One of the biggest mistakes we see are applicants not taking the process seriously. Don’t be fooled by our laidback atmosphere — it is still an interview for a professional position. Applicants need to conduct themselves accordingly
C: How soon can an applicant expect a class date after being hired? A: Currently, we have classes twice a month, at the
have done their homework about the company. We are
beginning and middle of the month, and qualified Captains can
looking for aviators dedicated to their profession, who are
start training in the very next class. First Officers will be offered
willing to help us make this new era for CommutAir the
class dates for Quarter 2, 2020. This may change with operational
most successful one yet. We invest a lot of time and energy
need, of course. Even if someone needs to build some time, we
in selecting the right people for the CommutAir family, who
include a tentative class date in every offer letter.
their stuff and are team players.
WRITTEN TEST: C: Is there a written or computer test? A: Yes, we use an online technical test. It contains 40 questions that are ATP exam-related topics.
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GENERAL: C: How many pilots does your airline expect to hire this year? A: We expect to hire approximately 200 pilots this year, both Captain-Qualified and First Officers.
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C: Can you describe the career path program that CommutAir has with United Airlines? A: We are very proud to partner with United Airlines in their Aviate program. As many of your readers know, Aviate applicants have the opportunity to start the interview process for a position at United Airlines even before they start training at CommutAir or they may choose to apply and interview with United at a later time, once they are a C5 New Hire Mixer
C: Can you explain the ATP-CQP class that your company offers? A: We partner with an outside provider, ATP Flight
bit more familiar with the 121 world. After building flight time and airline experience at CommutAir, and once their number comes up on United’s FIFO list, qualified participants will receive a conditional
School, for the CTP-course. There is no out-of-pocket cost
Job offer (CJO) from United Airlines and are assigned a
for the applicant. CommutAir covers course cost, lodging
spot in a United training class.
and travel, as well as the FAA ATP written test cost. C: Do you have a hiring bonus? Is there any specific criterion to qualify for the bonus? A: Yes, we certainly do. As of December 19, 2019. our sign-on bonus is $22,100 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captain-Qualified applicants, paid up-front. Experienced pilots have the opportunity to upgrade immediately after coming on board during Basic Indoc and will complete initial training in the left seat. C: Does CommutAir have a pilot referral program? A: Our pilots are some of our best recruiters! Many of them embrace the opportunity to have input on who joins them in the flight deck. Great people bring us other great people, who will fit best into our company and culture. We have maintained a referral program and pay out every month.
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Olmsted HNorth (Cleveland), Ohio eadquarters
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THE GRID
Mainline Airlines
T
he following pages contain over 30 different contractual comparisons for ten separate mainline airlines. Almost all the data was collected from each individual airline’s contract. Our goal is to provide you with the most current, up-to-date data so that, as a pilot, you can choose the right airline for you. Every pilot looks for something different from the airline they work for. Whether it’s living in base, maximizing your pay, or chasing that quick upgrade, we will have the most latest information. To do this, we are working with the airlines to ensure this data is current and correct. Good luck and fly safe! Highlighted blocks indicate best in class. American Airlines (American)
Blue blocks indicate recent updates
Airline name and ATC call sign
Gray blocks indicate source of data or date data was obtained 3.C.1 indicates contract section see contract for more information
Aircraft Types
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
Group I
$104.93
Group II
$160.28
Group II
$170.27
Group IV
$200.20
Group V
$210.20
MMG
Base Pay
Top CA pay
Base Pay
$90,659.52
$153.65
$132,754
$138,481.92
$234.67
$202,755
$147,113.28
$249.30
$215,395
$172,972.80
$293.11
$253,247
72
15.D.1.b
$307.76
$265,905
15.D.1.b
HRxMMGx12
9.B.1.a
10.A & B
$213.26
$191,934
0-1 = Days* 1-4 = 15 Days 5-8 = 21 Days 9-12 = 24 Days 13-19 = 30 Days 20-24 = 35 Days 25-30 = 40 Days >31 = 41 Days
5.5 H/M Max 1000
7.A.1
14.B
1-5 = 14 Days 6-11 = 21 days 12-18 =28 days 19+ = 35 days
1 Yr = 50 2 Yrs = 75 3 Yrs = 100 4 Yrs = 125 5 Yrs = 145 6 Yrs = 170 7 Yrs = 195 8 Yrs = 220 9-19 Yrs = 240 20+ Yrs = 270
14.D.1
$143.32
75
$128,988
3.A.3
4.A.1
HRxMMGx12
3.A.3
HRxMMGx12
747, 777
$184.59
$159,486
$270.25
$233,496
787
$176.83
$152,781
$258.90
$223,690
767-4, A330
$174.35
$150,638
$255.28
$220,562
767-3,2, B757
$154.50
$133,488
$226.21
$195,445
B737-9
$148.93
$128,676
$218.05
$188,395
B737-8 & 7
$148.93
$128,676
$216.92
$187,419
A320/319 MD-88/90
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
0%
> 5 Yrs - 8% 5-10 Yrs - 9% 10-15 Yrs - 10% + 15 Yrs - 11%
$133.30
$115,171
$195.19
$168,644
EMB-195
$111.94
$96,716
$163.88
$141,592
Abbreviation and definitions: $95.21
3.B.2.d
B717
401(K) Matching: Retirement plan, the company will match the B767 employees contribution up to the listed percentage. Unless noted the A330 company will match 100% of what the employee contributes.
4.B.1.b*
$121.53
$82,261
$139.42
$120,459
HRxMMGx12
3.B.2.d
HRxMMGx12
7.B.1.a
2
28.D
0%
15%
2
26.C.2
25
$109,376
$174.11
$156,699
1-2 = 15 Days
3-4 = 16 contribute Days DC: Direct Contribution, the company5-10 will the listed additional 7.5 H/M without = 21 Days a sick call. 10-11 = 23 Days amount directly to the employees 401(K), either quarterly or0%yearly, refer 75 15% $144.58 $130,119 $207.13 $186,417 5.65 H/M with a 12-14 = 27 Days sick call to the contract for more information 15-18 = 29 Days Max 1080**
2
19-24 = 33 Days +25 = 38 Days
A350*
MMG: Minimum Monthly Guarantee, the minimum amount of credit 3.F HRxMMGx12 3.C HRxMMGx12 6.B.1 12.A.1, 2 & 3 the employee will receive per month. The ability to work more or less is B747, B777 Cancellation pay: When a leg or legs are canceled, the employee will still $208.59 possible, depends the needs of the company, line holder or reserve $175,216 on $305.39 $256,528 B787 5 H/M be credited for that leg. Some companies will not cover all reasonsB767-400 for 1-4 = 14 Days Max 1300 Hrs and open trips for that month. 5-10 = 21 Days New hires 70 0% 16"% cancellations. Refer to the contract for more information. B757-300 $173.96 $146,126 $254.70 $213,948 11-24 = 35 Days receive 60 hours +25 = 42 Days after completing B737-900, Per Diem: The amount of money the company pays the employee for $167.89 $141,028 $245.80 $206,472 training. A321 Deadhead: Positive space travel as a passenger for company business; food expenses while gone base, typically from show time to end of A319 $161.02 $135,257 $235.76 from $198,038 paid as shown in above referenced column. debrief time of that trip. trip per diem is 3-A-1 3-C-1-a HRxMMGx12 3-A-1 Day HRxMMGx12 11.A.3is taxable 13.A.1 while overnight22-A not. FAPA: Frontier Airline Pilots Association FO Top Out No. of Vacation Aircraft Sick Time 401(K) Pay Top CA pay Base Pay 401(K) DC Pay weeks & Types Accrual Matching (%) TFP: MMG Trip forBase Pay (Hourly) accrual IBT: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Major Airlines Allegiant Air Band 1* $82.00 $140.00 $117,600 >6M=0 H UTU: United$68,880 Transportation Union (Allegiant) MMG of 70 3% 100% 7-12M=17.31 H Band 2* $87.00 $73,080 $146.00 $122,640 ISP: International Savings Plan Hours is paid or Match 1 = 17.31 H 70 None flight time which 2% 50% 2-3 = 34.62 H Band 3* $92.00 $77,280 YOS: Years of Service$153.00 with the$128,520 company. ever is greater. Match 4-6 = 45 H +7 = 51.92 H** Band 4* $97.00 $81,480 $160.00 $134,400 IOE: Initial Operating Experience, refers the flight training a new hire 2 2 7 HRxMMGx12 2 HRxMMGx12 5 7 2 receives from a check airman after completing all ground and simulator Frontier Airlines 1-5 = 15 Days After 3 years 2.2% training. (Frontier) A319, A320, 1 Day / Month ALPA: Air Line Pilots Association
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$142.96 $123,517 $209.31 $180,844 Sample only; refer to adjacent pages for actual information $140.40 $121,306 $205.56 $177,604
B717, DC9 EMB-190, CRJ-900
5 H/M* Max 60**
$181,612.80
B737
72
1-5 = 21 Days 6-15 = 1 additional day per year
HRxMMGx12
Alaska Airlines (Alaska)
Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian)
Sick Time Accrual
Legacy Airlines
3.C
Delta Air Lines (Delta)
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
3.D
United Airlines (United)
A321*
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JetBlue Airways (JetBlue)
$100.01
75
$90,009
$166.68
$150,012
4.3
HRxMMGx12
4.3
HRxMMGx12
A320 family
$137.70
$115,668
$202.47
$170,075
E190
$123.91
$104,084
$182.25
$153,090
70
6-10 = 21 Days 11+ = 28 Days
Max 120 Days
8.B
15.B.2 & 3
5% 1:2
up to 6% at 9 years
16.B.2
16.4
5% 1:1
5% + 3%
2
24
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0-5 = 108 Hrs 6-10 = 126 Hrs Based on PTO 11-15 = 144 Hrs accrual 16-20 = 162 Hrs 21+ = 180 Hrs
None
General Information Aircraft Types
American Airlines (American)
Alaska Airlines (Alaska)
Delta Air Lines (Delta)
B787, B777, B767, B757, B737, A350, A330, A321, A320, A319, MD82/83, E190
B737
B747, B787, B777, B767, B757, B737, B717, A350, A330, A321, A320, A319, MD88, MD90
2 Digit Code
AA
AS
DL
Pay During Training
MALV 7284 or 88*
A330, A350 B717, B767
HA
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
Per Diem
Most Junior Number of CA hired Pilots
Pilot Retirements 2018-2033
Union
EFBs
Legacy Airlines AA May/1999 $2.30 Dom** $2.80 Int.**
US East Aug/2014 US West Sep/1998 Oct/2015
14,738
6.D.1.d
7.A.5
85 Hours plus per diem
No Hotel During Initial Training
$2.15
2012
1,897
11.D.5.b
5.A.1
5.A.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
February 2014
13,003
Feb/2016
Apr/2016
10,538
APA
iPad
Bases
*Monthly Average Line Value depends on pay group, **$0.05 BOS, CLT, DCA, increase 1/1/16 DFW, JFK, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX, STL Contract 2015, as amended
Dec/2017
5.E.1
5.B
921
ALPA
iPad Air
SEA, ANC, LAX, PDX Contract 2013, as amended
9,436
ALPA
Surface
ATL, CVG, DTW, LAX, MSP, NYC, SEA, SLC
Contract 2014, as amended *Interisland
3 Hours per day, plus per diem
$2.00* $2.50 Int.
600
HNL
ALPA
Contract 2010, as amended
9.G.1 United Airlines (United)
A350, B777, B787, B767, B757, B737, A320, A319
Aircraft Types
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
Frontier Airlines (Frontier)
JetBlue Airways (JetBlue)
Southwest Airlines (Southwest)
Spirit Airlines (Spirit Wings)
Sun Country Airlines (Sun Country)
Virgin America (Redwood)
UA
2 Digit Code
*$0.05 increase on Jan 1st.
3 Hours per day, plus per diem
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
$2.35 Dom* $2.70 Int.*
2015
12,500
3-E
4-G-1, 9-E
4-A
Aug/2019
Jul/2019
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Most Junior Number of CA hired Pilots
8,786
ALPA
iPad
A319, A320, A321
A321, A320, A319, E190
B737
A319, A320, A321
B737NG
A319, A320
Aircraft Types
G4
F9
B6
WN
NK
MMG
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
3.P
6.A
Pilot Retirements 2018-2033
$2.00
November 2017
873
73
3.Z
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
See Note*
$2.00
Apr 2016
Union
EFBs
1376
Apr/2019
Apr/20194
iPad
180
ALPA
iPad*
ALPA
Yes
No
$2,500 per month
$2.00
E:11/2013 A:12/2013
3,582
840
Add A, Pg24
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company Add A, Pg24
11
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
Feb/2015
89, 87 or 85 TFP*
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
$2.30 Dom. $2.80 Int.
August 2006
9,074
3,374
4.K.6
4.T.1
4.T.3
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
$1,750*/mo
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
$2.25
March 2015
1,821
3.D.1
5.A.1
5.B.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017 289 Aug/2016
SY
MMG
None
3.B
5.B.1
5.3
VX
$2,500 per month
None
$2.00
2012
820
10.J.1
3.B.e
10.I.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
2 Digit Code
IBT
MMG
1/24th the IRS CONUS M&IE airline daily rate
Most Junior Number of CA hired Pilots
IAH, EWR, CLE, DEN, ORD, SFO, IAD, GUM, LAX Contract 2012 as amended
Major Airlines B757, MD-80, A319, A3220
Notes
Alaska bought Virgin America
Single Occupancy, $3,888.29 / Paid for by $2.20 Dom., Month company for the $2.70 Int. first 8 days in class only. 3.D.4.
Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian)
Hotel during new hire training
THE GRID
SWAPA
iPad
Bases
Notes
AVL, BLI, CVG, *2018 to 2028 FLL, IWA, LAS, LAX, MYR, OAK, PGD, PIE, PIT, SFB, VPS Contract 2016, as amended DEN, ORD, MCO *$600 EFB stipend every 3 years LAS, PHL
JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, LGB Agreement 2013, Currently in negotiations ATL, MCO, DAL, *Trip for Pay (TFP) is based upon DEN, HOU, LAS, number of days in the month MDW, OAK, PHX, BWI Contract 2016, as amended *Monthly payment is prorated and ACY, DFW, DTW, includes salary and per diem FLL, LAS, ORD
ALPA
Contract 2018, as amended
157
ALPA
iPad
MSP
ALPA
Nexis EFB
SFO, LAX, JFK EWR, LGA
Merging with Alaska Airlines Rule book 2014
Pilot Retirements 2018-2033
Union
EFBs
Bases
IBT
iPad
JFK, MIA, ORD, CVG, HSV, LAX, PAE, ANC
Notes
Cargo Airlines Atlas Air (Giant)
ABX Air
B747 B767
5Y
$1,600 per month
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
$2.40
Dec/2011
3.A.1.f
11.A.7
5.A.3
June/2017
$52 Dom.
1,486
February 2020 | 51 *PR = Pacific Rim, **NPR = Non
Virgin America (Redwood)
A319, A320
THE GRID
Aircraft Types
VX
2 Digit Code
3.B
5.B.1
5.3
$2,500 per month
Aug/2016
None
$2.00
2012
820
10.J.1
3.B.e
10.I.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
157
ALPA
General Information Per Diem
Most Junior Number of CA hired Pilots
Pilot Retirements 2018-2033
SFO, LAX, JFK EWR, LGA
Nexis EFB
Merging with Alaska Airlines Rule book 2014
Union
EFBs
Bases
IBT
iPad
JFK, MIA, ORD, CVG, HSV, LAX, PAE, ANC
Notes
Cargo Airlines Atlas Air (Giant)
ABX Air (ABEX)
B747 B767
B-767
5Y
$1,600 per month
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
3.A.1.f
11.A.7
$2.40
Dec/2011
5.A.3
June/2017
1,486
$52 Dom. $89.75 PR* $79.75 NPR**
GB
*PR = Pacific Rim, **NPR = Non Pacific Rim
IBT
20.E.1 FedEx Express (FedEx)
B777, B767, B757, MD11, DC10, A300
FX
$4,000 / mo until activation date* 3.A
Kalitta Air (Connie)
B747
K4
No Hotel
$2.25 Dom. $3.25 Int.
July 2016
4,763
5.B.1.d
5.A.1 & 2
Dec/2018
Aug/2017
$1.90 Dom. $2.80 Int.
Sept 2015
281
6.A
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
Week 1 paid by $600 / week crewmember, then, Single unitl OE Occupancy 5.A
Omni Air International (Omni)
UPS (UPS)
B767 B777
B757, B767, A300, B747, MD-11
OY
5X
N/A
Provided, Single Occupancy
MMG
Single Occupancy, Paid for by company
$2.00 Dom $2.50 Int $3.00*
10.D.1
5.H.1.a.1
12.G.2
$2.10 Dom. $3.00 Int.
Aug 2015
2 Digit Code
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
ALPA
*Prorated if hire date is not the first Fixed in MEM, IND, LAX, of the month. plane or iPad ANC, HKG, CGN Contract 2006 as amended
ALPA
iPad fixed in plane
Home Based Contract 2016 as amended
Teamsters 1224
309
1,580
2,298
67,197
38,854
Pilots are home Panasonic based with Toughtbook exception of pilots (In A/C) in IAD & LAS
SDF, ANC, MIA, ONT
IPA
Contract 2018 as amended *Pacific rim and Europe flights
Contract 2016 as amended
Total Pilots Aircraft Types
2,251
Per Diem
Most Junior Number of CA hired Pilots
Pilot Retirements 2012-2029
Union
EFBs
Bases
Notes
Contractual Work Rules
American Airlines (American)
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
10/12 or 13* 15.D.3.q
Yes
FAA 117 w/ exceptions
488
5:10
5:10 x days
4.C
15.C
15.G
15.G
5
5x number of days
12
Yes
12:30* 10:00**
2
12.A
12.B
12,13,14 Reserve*
FAA 117 minus 30 minutes
12.N.2
12.D.1
Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian)
United Airlines (United)
Yes
10.G.1
4.B.3
10.D.1.a
12 / 12 or 13*
Yes
FAA 117
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
12, max 14* 10, max 12*
430
559
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Headset Reimbursement
2:1
100%*
100% or 150%**
Initial paid for by company
None
15.E.1
2.QQ
17.I.1
24.O.2
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
1:2 or 1:1.75***
1:3.5
50% air & ground
150%
None, Dry cleaning reimburesment available on a trip 4 days or more
12.A.1.a 12.A.1.b 12.A.2.a
12.A.3
8.C.2
25.P.2
5.E
1:3.5
100% air, Chart 8.B.3 Ground
200%*****
12.L
8.B
23.U
2
4.H.1
361
508
5-F-1-a Number of pages in Contract
ADG** = 1:2 or 5:15 1:1.75***
12.J
12.K.1
None
12 or 11* 12 or 10*
60% GOP****
1:4*** GOP****
100% air, 50% ground
Initial paid for by company and every 12 months
4.C.1.a
4.C.2
4.C.3.a.2
7.B.1
5.E.1
5
1:2 or 1:1.75**
1:3.5
5-G-2
5-G-1
5-G-3
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Initial paid for by company along with certain dry cleaning
3-A-3
20-H-4-a
4-G-2
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Company Provided***
Yes
14.C
3.F
FAA 117
195
6.4
4 for a RON
1:2
50%
130%, 150% or 200%**
3.D
3.D
3.H
3.E, 3.L, 3.W
Notes
*12 in 30 days; 13 in 31 days, **Based on scheduled flight time, ***150% when premium pay offered Contract 2015, as ammended *Between 05:00-01:59, not to exceed 14 hours. **Between 02:0004:59, not to exceed 11 hours. ***1:1.75 duty rig applies to duty between 22:00 - 06:00 Contract 2013, as ammended
None
*Days off depends on number of days in bid period and ALV. **Average Daily Guarantee, ***1:1.75 between 2200 - 0559, ****Green slip as approved by company Contract 2014, as ammended
2** or 4.17 GOP****
100% 50%, 75% or Blended pay 100% add rate pay***
None
*Based on local start time for interisland pilots. **For reserve to report but no flying assigned, ***International pilots only, ****Greater of Provisions; scheduled, flown, duty rig or trip rig. Contract 2010, as amended
None
*Reserve pilots have 13 days off min on 31 day month bid periods; **1:1.75 between 2200 - 0559, ***At the discreation of the company Contrat 2012 as amended
Headset Reimbursement
Major Airlines
52 | Aero Crew News Frontier Airlines
14, max 16 For int pilots.
12 or 13 / 12
5-E-4, 5-E-5
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
Deadhead Pay
Legacy Airlines
Alaska Airlines (Alaska)
Delta Air Lines (Delta)
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Supplied in AC
Notes
*In a 30 day month. **130% open time over 81 PCH, 150% junior man, 200% VFN, ***4 shirts, 2 pants, 2 ties, 1 jacket and 1 over raincoat. Yearly replace 2 shirts, 1 pant and ties as needed. Contract 2016, as amended
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*10.5 hrs max duty for redeye
United Airlines (United)
10.G.1
4.B.3
10.D.1.a
12 / 12 or 13*
Yes
FAA 117
5-E-4, 5-E-5 Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
Frontier Airlines (Frontier)
JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) Southwest Airlines (Southwest)
Spirit Airlines (Spirit Wings)
Sun Country Airlines Virgin America (Red Wood)
4.C.1.a
508
5-F-1-a Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
4.C.2
4.C.3.a.2
Initial paid for by company along with certain dry cleaning
Contractual Work Rules 1:2 or 1:1.75**
5
1:3.5
5-G-2
5-G-1
5-G-3
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
100% Blended pay rate
Contract 2010, as amended
5.E.1 50%, 75% or 100% add pay***
3-A-3
20-H-4-a
4-G-2
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
None
12 or 11* 12 or 10*
Yes
14.C
3.F
12
Yes
14 hours or FAA 117*
12.E
3.E.1
12.D
12
Yes
FAA 117
FAA 117
Max 15 Days on Per Month*
Yes
FAA 117
5.E.2
4.H
5.M
13/12/15*
Yes
14 hours or 11.5 hours
12.E.1
4.D.2
12.C
12 / 10 or 11*
Yes**
FAA 117
12.B.1
4.F
12.C
11/13
Yes*
60 Mins < FAA FDP
5.D.4
7.C.3.d.i
7.B.3.a.iii
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
195
276
4 for a RON
1:2
50%
130%, 150% or 200%**
Company Provided***
3.D
3.D
3.H
3.E, 3.L, 3.W
6.4
100%
100%, 125A% or 150%***
$40/ month
5**
1:3.5
3.E.4 87
235
241
196
159
3.E.3
3.E.2
3.G / 3.1
18.B
1:3.5
150% over 78 Hrs
$200 / year
Add. B.D.3
Schedule Block Add. B.D.1
Add A & A-2
.74:1
1:3
100%
100%
4.I.1
4.I.3
4.L
4.S.5
2.A.4
100% or 200%****
Pilot pays for initial uniform, replacements per schedule therafter
Avg of 5 per day Add. B.D.5
1:2 or 1:1:45* Add. B.D.4
5**
4.I.2
4 or 4.5**
1:4.2
100% or 50%***
4.C.1.b
4.C.1.c
8.A.1 & 2
3.C.3
5.F.3
1:2
1:4.2
75%
150%
100%
4.D & E
4.D & E
8.A.2.a
25.I
26.O
50% or 3.5 min
100%*
Initial paid for by company, then $230** per year
8.F.3
3.b
2.D.1
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
100%
Provided by the company
4
3.5
-
-
-
App. G Number of pages in Contract
$30 / pay period max $500
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Headset Reimbursement
Supplied in AC
13 in 30 14 in 31
332
None
None
None
1/4.95
12.C ABX Air 13 in 30 14 in 31
15 Hours May be extended to 16 hours
13.D.4
18.C
14.96 or 18.75*
Yes
25.D.1
4.F
13 or 14*
Yes
Kalitta Air
2, pg 13 Omni Air International (Omni) 14
8.D, 8.A.3
280
127
18.B.5
64 Hour Guarantee; some 18 programs (17 DOS+3) have 80 hour guarantee
4.5
19.M.4 466
Dom 16, 18, 20** Int 18, 26, 30**
1/2.85 Biz Class or better* or $300 comp
179
100% Air* 50% Air** 50% Ground
100%
19.K
19.E
Provided by the company
6, 4.75**
1:3.75
100%
4.F.2.b
4.F.2.d
4.F.2.a
8.A.1
26.B.3
1 hr or 3.65 (on Day off)
50%
150% on days off
$200 after first year. Initial paid by crewmember.
5.E & G
19.H
5.G
6.D.1 & 2
50%
Greater of 3.56 or actual plus 1st day $300, 2nd $400 & 3rd and beyond $500
N/A
N/A
*In a 30 day month. **130% open time over 81 PCH, 150% junior man, 200% VFN, ***4 shirts, 2 pants, 2 ties, 1 jacket and 1 over raincoat. Yearly replace 2 shirts, 1 pant and ties as needed.
None
*10.5 hrs max duty for redeye **6 hrs for CDO **125% above 82 hrs, min of 150% from Premium Add Folder
*1 for 1:45 between 0100 and 0500
None
Agreement 2013, Currently in negotionations *Depedning on how many days in the bid period determines min days off, 28, 29, 30 or 31; **5 hours min average per day over trip Contract 2016, as ammended
None
*Mixed Relief and Reserve, **4 for day trips and 4.5 for multi day trips, ***50% when deadheading to training, ****200% when designated by the company. Contract 2018, as ammended
Supplied in AC
None
Headset Reimbursement
None
*11 days off in 31 day month, **Subject to reassignment *Unless picked up at premium pay it is 150% add pay. **$30 per year for shipping costs. Merging with Alaska Airlines Rule book 2014
Notes
*Biz class only on international DH or when duty day exceeds 16 hours with DH.
None
*100% pay credit on company aircraft; **50% pay credit on passenger carrier
15.A Initial paid by company, $200 / year
N/A
Notes
30.A.2
1:2, 1:1.92, 1.1.5
3.56 (3.76 DOS+3)
THE GRID
Contract 2016, as amended
Cargo Airlines 14 Hours for None above 2 Pilots, 16 Hours for 3 or minimum 22 Hours for guarantee 4 or more
*Reserve pilots have 13 days off min on 31 day month bid periods; **1:1.75 between 2200 - 0559, ***At the discreation of the company Contrat 2012 as amended
Major Airlines
Atlas Air
FedEx Express (FedEx)
7.B.1
Yes
*Days off based on TAFB, 4 wk or 5 wk bid period, **Reserve pilots Contract 2006 as ammended
None
No; In A/C Telex 750
*13 on 30 day months, 14 on 31 days months. **Duty based on number of crews, single, augmented or double.
International Deadhead over 3 hours in class Business or better when available. Pilots may elect coach and recieve up to $750 extra for each DH. Pilots home based are provided positive space tickets to & from their trips. Pilots keep airline award miles. Pilots are provided hotels any night away from their personal residence. Contract 2018 as amended
UPS (UPS)
11
Yes
11 or 13*
13.D.11
13.H.5
13.A.1.a
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
410
Number of pages in Contract
4 or 6**
1:2
1:3.75
100%
100%
Provided by the company
12.F.5-6
12.F.4
12.F.3
12.B.3.d
13.K
4.A.2
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
None
*11 for EDW (Early duty window) and 13 for non EDW. **6 hours minimum for each turn. Contract 2016 as amended
Headset Reimbursement
Notes
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Additional Compensation Details
THE GRID Aircraft Types American Airlines (American)
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
FO Base Pay
Top CA pay
CA Base Pay
Group I*
$116.38
Group II*
$179.48
Group III*
$188.85
Group IV*
$220.65
72
15.D.1.b
$100,552.32
$170.42
$147,243
$155,070.72
$262.77
$227,033
$163,166.40
$276.50
$238,896 $279,107 HRxMMGx12
9.B.1.a
$251.00
$225,900
0-1 = Days* 1-4 = 15 Days 5-8 = 21 Days 9-12 = 24 Days 13-19 = 30 Days 20-24 = 35 Days 25-30 = 40 Days >31 = 41 Days
5.5 H/M Max 1000
7.A.1
14.B
75
$151,812
3.A.3
4.A.1
HRxMMGx12
3.A.3
HRxMMGx12
747, 777
$219.07
$189,276
$320.71
$277,093
787
$209.85
$181,310
$307.24
$265,455
767-4, A330
$206.91
$178,770
$302.94
$261,740
$183.35
$158,414
$268.45
$231,941
$152,703
$258.76
$223,569
$151,908
$257.42
$222,411
B737-9
$176.74
B737-8 & 7
$175.82
A320/319
$169.66
$146,586
$248.39
$214,609
$166.62
$143,960
$243.94
$210,764
$158.19
$136,676
$231.63
$200,128
EMB-195
$132.84
$114,774
$194.48
$168,031
$112.99
$97,623
$165.46
$142,957
HRxMMGx12
3.B.2.d
HRxMMGx12
7.B.1.a
14.D.1
$109,376
$174.11
$156,699
7.5 H/M without a sick call. 5.65 H/M with a sick call Max 1080**
4.B.1.b*
B717
$121.53
B767 A330
$144.58
75
$130,119
$207.13
$186,417
1-2 = 15 Days 3-4 = 16 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 10-11 = 23 Days 12-14 = 27 Days 15-18 = 29 Days 19-24 = 33 Days +25 = 38 Days
3.D
3.F
HRxMMGx12
3.C
HRxMMGx12
6.B.1
12.A.1, 2 & 3
$201,886
$351.87
$295,571
$168,361
$293.46
$246,506
$193.44
$162,490
$283.22
$237,905
1-4 = 14 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 11-24 = 35 Days +25 = 42 Days
5 H/M Max 1300 Hrs New hires receive 60 hours after completing training.
$185.54
$155,854
$271.64
$228,178
A350*
B777 B787 B767-400 A350*
B767-200 B757-300
B737-8/9, A320 A319, B737-700
Aircraft Types
$240.34
$200.43
70
3-A-1
3-C-1-a
HRxMMGx12
3-A-1
HRxMMGx12
11.A.3
13.A.1
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
FO Base Pay
Top CA pay
CA Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
B757, MD-80, A319, A3220
70
$121,943
$216.42
$181,793
3.CC
3.C
HRxMMGx12
3.CC
HRxMMGx12
9.A.1
$240.00
$216,000
<1 = 1.15/mo. 1-5 = 15 Days 6-10 = 21 Days 11+ = 28 Days
A319, A320, A321
$159.00
3.B
HRxMMGx12
3.B
HRxMMGx12
A320 family
$148.71
$124,916
$218.66
$183,674
E190
$133.82
$112,409
$196.83
$165,337
75
3.C*
Spirit Airlines (Spirit Wings)
B737
A319 A320 A321
Percentage of health care employee pays
$143,100
HRxMMGx12
3.J**
10.A
Contract 2015, as amended
0%
15%
International pay override is $6.50 for CA and $4.50 for FO. Section 3.C, *62 hours for line holders, ALV minus 2, but not less than 72 or greater than 80.
0%
15%
22%
26.C.2
25.B.2
$224.80
$229,296
4.C.1
4.H, 4.M*
HRxTFPx12
4.C.1
HRxTFPx12
11.B.2
12.B.1 5 H/M* 700 Hrs Max 14.A.1
$112.93
72
$136,115
$237.50
$205,200
4.A
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
7.A
70
$94,861
$168.55
$141,582
0-8 = 15 days 9-13 = 22 days +14 = 30 days
Contract 2014, as amended *Coming in 2017, **No max after pilots 59th birthday.
0%
15%
20%
Contract 2010, as amended *A350s are currenlty on order and deferred until 2022.
0%
401(K) Matching (%)
16"%
20%
22-A
24-B-5
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
4.C
None
4.C
Contract 2012 as amended
Notes
*The company will match 200% of EE - $134 what the pilot contributes up to 5%. EE+Child - $177 EE+Spouse $281 EE+Family - $394 5.A
Contract 2016, as amended *Increasing 1% per to 15% in 2022.
$160,507
$157.54
Contract 2013, as amended
28.D
Disclaimer: Gray blocks contain contract sections or date 0% 12%* Capped at 32% acquired. Data with contract sections may be abbreviated and/or inaccurate, please consult the most current contract 15.B.2 & 3 16.B.2 16.4 section for specific contractual language. that do**Hours not *70 lineData holder, 75 reserve; is based on PTO per year. were obtained Based have on PTO a contract section reference number, Reference contract for more 5% 1:1 5% + 3% None Specified accrual informationWhile trying to online in some form and may be inaccurate. provide the most up-to-date information, not all sources can Agreement 2013, Currently in 3.J 3.E 3.E 3.F.i be verified at this time. If you notice a negotiations discrepancy and/or *85/87/89 TFP based on days in bid have period, **Trip for Pay (TFP) is the 1 TFP / 10 a correction please email: unit of compensation received. TFP** 9.7% 1:1 GridUpdates@aerocrewnews.com Max 1600 TFP
85
> 1 = 7 Days 1-4 = 14 Days 5-14 = 21 Days 15-24 = 28 Days +25 = 35 Days
20%
1 Day / Month Max 120 Days
$157.36
3.A
B737NG
HRxMMGx12
8.B 0-5 = 108 Hrs 6-10 = 126 Hrs 11-15 = 144 Hrs 16-20 = 162 Hrs 21+ = 180 Hrs
Notes
*Numbers based off of 12 years experience. **Accumulated time can only be used for the year after it is accumulated, except after first six months you may use up to 30 hours. ***January 1st sick accural either goes to long term or gets paid out to the pilot. See sectoin 10.B for more information.
None
4 H/M Max 600 5% at 200%*
1-5 = 14 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 10-18 = 28 Days +18 = 35 Days
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1 = 7 Days 2-4 = 14 Days 5-8 = 21 Days 9+ = 28 Days
$145.17
70
Southwest Airlines (Southwest)
401(K) DC
Major Airlines
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
JetBlue Airways (JetBlue)
1-5 = 14 Days 6-11 = 21 days 12-18 =28 days 19+ = 35 days
1 Yr = 50 2 Yrs = 75 3 Yrs = 100 4 Yrs = 125 5 Yrs = 145 6 Yrs = 170 7 Yrs = 195 8 Yrs = 220 9-19 Yrs = 240 20+ Yrs = 270
MD-88/90
3.B.2.d
Frontier Airlines (Frontier)
401(K) Matching (%)
*New hire pilots receive 1 vacation day per every full month of employment.
B717, DC9 EMB-190, CRJ-900
United Airlines (United)
10.A & B
$323.04 15.D.1.b
$168.68
72
5 H/M** Max 60***
HRxMMGx12
B737, A319 A320
767-3,2, B757
1-5 = 21 Days 6-15 = 1 additional day per year
$190,641.60
Alaska Airlines (Alaska)
Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian)
Sick Time Accrual
Legacy Airlines
3.C
Delta Air Lines (Delta)
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
4 H/M
Contract 2016, as amended
19.B.2
0%
11%**
28.C
4%
2%
$34 to $754 depending on plan single, single +1, or family plan 27.B $0 to $300 depending on plan single, single +1
*New hires start with 33 hours of sick time and accrue 3 H/M unitl 12 months of service, **1% annual increases up to 15% Contract 2018, as amended
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A350*
B767-200 B757-300
B737-8/9, A320 A319, B737-700
Aircraft Types
$200.43
70
$168,361
$293.46
$246,506
$185.54
$162,490
$283.22
$237,905
$155,854
$271.64
$228,178
3-A-1
3-C-1-a
HRxMMGx12
3-A-1
HRxMMGx12
11.A.3
13.A.1
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
FO Base Pay
Top CA pay
CA Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
Virgin America (Red Wood)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
3.C
HRxMMGx12
3.CC
HRxMMGx12
9.A.1
10.A
4.C
4.C
5.A
$240.00
$216,000
<1 = 1.15/mo. 1-5 = 15 Days 6-10 = 21 Days 11+ = 28 Days
1 Day / Month Max 120 Days
0%
12%*
Capped at 32%
3.B
HRxMMGx12
3.B
HRxMMGx12
$124,916
$218.66
$183,674
75
$143,100
$133.82
$112,409
B737NG
A320
$196.83
HRxMMGx12
4 H/M Max 600 5% at 200%*
None
8.B
15.B.2 & 3
16.B.2
16.4
Based on PTO accrual
5% 1:1
5% + 3%
None Specified
HRxMMGx12
3.J**
3.J
3.E
3.E
3.F.i
1-5 = 14 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 10-18 = 28 Days +18 = 35 Days
1 TFP / 10 TFP** Max 1600 TFP
9.7% 1:1
-
12.B.1
19.B.2
$157.36
85
$160,507
$224.80
$229,296
4.C.1
4.H, 4.M*
HRxTFPx12
4.C.1
HRxTFPx12
11.B.2 > 1 = 7 Days 1-4 = 14 Days 5-14 = 21 Days 15-24 = 28 Days +25 = 35 Days
5 H/M* 700 Hrs Max 14.A.1
$157.54
72
$136,115
$237.50
$205,200
3.A
4.A
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
7.A 0-8 = 15 days 9-13 = 22 days +14 = 30 days
4 H/M
$112.93
70
$94,861
$168.55
$141,582
Appendix A
4.A.1
HRxMMGx12
Appendix A
HRxMMGx12
7.A.1
14.A
$107.00
70
$89,880
$172.00
$144,480
0-1 = 5 Days 1-5 = 15 Days +5 = 20 Days
5 H/M 80 and 480 Max**
Appendix A
10.C.2*
HRxMMGx12
Appendix A
HRxMMGx12
9.A.1
8.B.1
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
FO Base Pay
Top CA pay
CA Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
B747 B767*
0%
4%
125% of 6% contributed
11%**
28.C
27.B
2%
$0 to $300 depending on plan single, single +1 or family plan
28.B.2
27.A.2
-
-
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
28.A.1
Appendx 27-A
$158,710
3.A.1
3.B.1**
HRxMMGx12
3.A.1
HRxMMGx12
7.A.1
14.A
$218.61
$178,385.76
>1 = 1 Day/Mo 1-5 = 14 Days 5-15 = 21 Days 15+ = 28 Days
1 Day / Month No Max
10.A
9.A
$153.03
68
$124,872.48
19
19.D.1
HRxMMGx12
19
HRxMMGx12
A380
$186.33
$190,057
$262.84
$268,097
Wide Body
$174.15
$177,633
$245.65
$250,563
Narrow Body
$153.22
$156,284
$211.75
$215,985
HRxMMGx12
3.C.1.a
HRxMMGx12
3.C.1.a
85
4.A.1***
>1 = >15 days* 1-4 = 15 days 4-5 = 15 days** 5-9 = 22 days 9-10 = 22days** 10-19 = 29 days 19-20=29 days** +20 = 36 days
6 H/M
None, Pension plan(s) available
Pilot: $61 / mo. Pilot + Family: $230 / mo
7.B
14.B.7.C
28
27.G.4.a
>10 2.5%* <10 5%* 10.A
Kalitta Air B747
$168.70
64
$129,562
$249.67
$191,747
1-4 = 14 Days 5+ = 21 Days
7 Days on first day; After 1st year .58 Days / Month Max 42
5.B.2
5.K
HRxMMGx12
5.B.1
HRxMMGx12
8.A
7.A
Omni Air International (Omni)
B777 / 767
$201.17
64
$167,373
$297.72
7/12's sick day time accrual for each month of service
*New hires start with 33 hours of sick time and accrue 3 H/M unitl 12 months of service, **1% annual increases up to 15% Contract 2018, as amended
*Reserves have a MMG of 75, 10.D.1, **Two sick banks, normal and catastrophic. Merging with Alaska Airlines
*B767 pay is 91.97% of B747 pay, **First year is 50 hours MMG, OutBase is 105 hours MMG, ***Catastrophic sick days acrue at 2 days per month. If the normal bank is full the additional day goes into the catastrophic bank, ****Company will match 50%
Health 14-25% Dental 20-30%
$213.32
Agreement 2013, Currently in negotiations *85/87/89 TFP based on days in bid period, **Trip for Pay (TFP) is the unit of compensation received.
Notes
10%****
$111,102
*70 line holder, 75 reserve; **Hours is based on PTO per year. Reference contract for more information
Percentage of health care employee pays
>5 = 14 days <6 = 21 days
62
B-767
Contract 2016, as amended
Rule book 2014
1 Day / Month Max 24 Catastrophic 2 Days / Month*** No Max
$149.33
ABX Air
Notes
Contract 2016, as amended $34 to $754 depending on plan single, single +1, or family plan
Cargo Airlines
Atlas Air
THE GRID
*Increasing 1% per to 15% in 2022.
0-5 = 108 Hrs 6-10 = 126 Hrs 11-15 = 144 Hrs 16-20 = 162 Hrs 21+ = 180 Hrs
$165,337
Contract 2012 as amended
*The company will match 200% of EE - $134 what the pilot contributes up to 5%. EE+Child - $177 EE+Spouse $281 EE+Family - $394
3.CC
$148.71
A319 A320 A321
1 = 7 Days 2-4 = 14 Days 5-8 = 21 Days 9+ = 28 Days
$181,793
A320 family
Aircraft Types
FedEx Express (FedEx)
24-B-5
$216.42
3.C*
Sun Country Airlines
401(K) Matching (%)
22-A
$121,943
$159.00
B737
20%
70
A319, A320, A321
E190
Spirit Airlines (Spirit Wings)
16"%
$145.17
70
Southwest Airlines (Southwest)
0%
Major Airlines
B757, MD-80, A319, A3220
JetBlue Airways (JetBlue)
Max 1300 Hrs New hires receive 60 hours after completing training.
Additional Compensation Details
$193.44
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
Frontier Airlines (Frontier)
1-4 = 14 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 11-24 = 35 Days +25 = 42 Days
Yes; 100% match of first 5% capped at $10,000 for employees earning over $120k
None
*Less than 1 year prorated at 1.5 days per month; **Additionally days prorated for certain years, ***65 CH in 4 wks, 85 CH in 5 wks, 102 CH in 6 wks.
Contract 2006 as amended
*The company will match 100% of the amount contributed. **$20 for >5 Yrs $20/$40** individual, $40 for family (per mo nth) <6 Yrs No Cost 9.C.3
$247,703
1-6 - 12 days 7-9 - 14 Days 10+ - 18 days
5.5 Hours Per Pay Period No Max
12%
$50 to $410* Per Month
15.A.1
6.G
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
None
20%
Pilots average 20-45 hours of block time per month. Rarely exceed guarantee. Plan to be away up to 16 days each month for guarantee. If used the two extra over ride days the guarantee is increased to 71:12 instead of 64 hours. Special programs and TDY have 80 hour guarantee. Pay Note - 1st year pay is the rate effective April 2019. Max pay is the rate at DOS+4 from April 2018. Contract 2018 as amended
UPS (UPS)
B757, B767, A300, B747, MD-11
Aircraft Types
$212.69
75
$207,373
$300.00
$292,500
1-4 = 14 Days 5-10 = 21 Days 11-19 = 28 Days 20+ = 35 Days
12.B.2.g
12.D.1
HRxMMGx13*
12.B.2.g
HRxMMGx13*
11.A.1.b
9.A.1
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
FO Base Pay
Top CA pay
CA Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
*Based on 13 bid periods for the year. **Based on plan selected and employee only or employee and family. Contract 2016 as amended
Notes
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THE GRID BLI SEA PDX MSP
BOS
ORD
SLC OAK SFO
MDW IND
DEN STL ONT PHX
BWI DCA
ACY
CLT
MYR
ATL DFW
DAL VPS IAH
ANC
PIT
LGA JFK
AVL
MEM IWA
EWR PHL
IAD
CVG
SDF
LAS LAX LGB
DTW CLE
HOU
PIE
HNL
SFB MCO PGD FLL MIA
ANC CGN LAX
ORD
HNL
EWR MIA
DOH
DXB
HKG GUM
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THE GRID
ACY
Atlantic City, NJ
DTW
Detroit, MI
LAS
Las Vegas, NV
ONT
Spirit Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Allegiant Air
UPS
ANC
Anchorage, AK
Spirit Airlines
Southwest Airlines
ORD
Chicago, IL
Alaska Airlines
DOH
Doha, Qatar
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
FedEx Express
Qatar Airways
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
UPS
DXB
Dubai, United Emirates
LAX
Los Angeles, CA
Frontier Airlines
ATL
Atlanta, GA
Emirates
American Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Delta Air Lines
EWR Newark, NJ
Alaska Airlines
PDX
Portland, OR
Southwest Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Allegiant Air
Alaska Airlines
AVL
Asheville, NC
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
PGD
Punta Gorda, FL
Allegiant Air
FLL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
United Airlines
Allegiant Air
BLI
Bellingham, WA
Allegiant Air
Virgin America
PHL
Philadelphia, PA
Allegiant Air
JetBlue Airways
FedEx Express
American Airlines
BOS
Boston, MA
Spirit Airlines
LGA
New York City, NY
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
GUM Guam
Delta Air Lines
PHX
Phoenix, AZ
JetBlue Airways
United Airlines
United Airlines
American Airlines
BWI
Baltimore, MD
HKG
Hong Kong
LGB
Long Beach, CA
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
FedEx Express
JetBlue Airways
PIE
St. Petersburg, FL
CGN
Cologne, Germany
HNL
Honolulu, HI
MCO Orlando, FL
Allegiant Air
FedEx Express
Hawaiian Airlines
JetBlue Airways
PIT
Pittsburgh, PA
CLE
Cleveland, OH
Allegiant Air
Southwest Airlines
Allegiant Air
United Airlines
HOU
Houston, TX
Frontier Airlines
SDF
Louisville, KY
CLT
Charlotte, NC
Southwest Airlines
MDW Chicago, IL
UPS
American Airlines
IAD
Washington, DC
SEA
Seattle, WA
CVG
Cincinnati, OH
United Airlines
MEM Memphis, TN
Alaska Airlines
Allegiant Air
IAH
Houston, TX
FedEx Express
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
MIA
Miami, FL
SFB
Orlando, FL
DAL
Dallas, TX
IND
Indianapolis, IN
American Airlines
Allegiant Air
Southwest Airlines
FedEx Express
UPS
SFO
San Francisco, CA
Virgin America
IWA
Phoenix, AZ
MSP
Minneapolis, MN
United Airlines
DCA
Washington, DC
Allegiant Air
Delta Air Lines
Virgin America
American Airlines
JFK
New York City, NY
Sun Country
SLC
Salt Lake City, UT
DEN
Denver, CO
American Airlines
MYR
Myrtle Beach, SC
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Allegiant Air
STL
St. Louis, MO
Frontier Airlines
JetBlue Airways
OAK
Oakland, CA
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Virgin America
Allegiant Air
VPS
Fort Walton, FL
DFW
Dallas, TX
Southwest Airlines
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Ontario, CA
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THE GRID
Regional Airlines
T
he following pages contain over 30 different contractual comparisons for 22 separate regional airlines. Almost all the data was collected from each individual airline’s contract. Our goal is to provide you with the most current, up-to-date data so that, as a pilot, you can choose the right airline for you. Every pilot looks for something different from the airline they work for. Whether it’s living in base, maximizing your pay, or chasing that quick upgrade, we will have the most latest information. To do this, we are working with the airlines to ensure this data is current and correct. Good luck and fly safe! Aircraft Types
Highlighted blocks indicate best in class. Blue blocks indicate recent updates
Airline name and ATC call sign
ExpressJet (LXJT (Accey)
ExpressJet (LASA) (Accey)
$45.26
60-76 Seat A/C****
$49.98
-
3.A.1
CRJ-200
Gray blocks indicate source of data or date data was obtained 3.C.1 indicates contract section see contract for more information
MMG
Base Pay
Top CA pay
$40,734
$98.18
$88,362
$44,982
$107.83
$97,047
HRxMMGx12
3.A.1
HRxMMGx12
75
3.B.1
$46.44
$41,796
$101.80
$91,620
$43,632
$109.33
$98,397
75 $48.48
-
3.A
4.A
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
EMB-120
$37.15
80
$35,664
$76.21
$73,162
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
< 1 = 7 Days** 2-6 = 14 Days 7-10 = 21 Days +11 = 28 Days
5 H/M Max 640 (110 above 640***)
<5 = 4% 5<10 = 5% 10+ = 6% Vesting*
<5 = 2.5% 5<10 = 4% 10<15 = 5% 15<20 = 5.5% 20+ = 6%
8.A.1
7.A
0-4 = 2.75 H/M <1 = 14 Days** 4-7 = 3 H/M 1-5 = 14 Days 7-10 3.25 H/M 6-14 = 21 Days +10 = 3.5 H/M +15 = 28 Days Max 500 7.A.1
14.A.1
After 90 Days <6m = 30.8 Hrs .0193 Per Hour >5 = 36.96 Hrs 1.45 H/M*** > 10 = 46 Hrs After 2 Years > 15 = 49 Hrs .027 Per Hour > 16 = 52 Hrs 2 H/M*** >17 = 55 Hrs After 5 Years >18 = 58 Hrs .0385 Per Hour >19 = 61 Hrs 2.89 H/M***
CRJ-200
$45.77
$41,193
$106.67
$96,003
CRJ-700
$48.52
$43,668
$113.07
$101,763
EMB-175
$48.70
$43,830
$113.20
$101,880
CRJ-900
$50.00
$45,000
$117.00
$105,300
-
3027.2
3027.1
HRxMMGx12
3011.1**
3012.1
$108,099
1 = 12.6 days 2 = 13.65 days 3 = 14.7 days 4 = 15.75 days 5 = 16.8 days 6 = 17.85 days 7 = 18.9 days 8 = 22.05 days 9 = 23.1 days 10 = 24.15
1 Yr = 4.20 H/M 2 Yr = 4.55 H/M 3 Yr = 4.90 H/M 4 Yr = 5.25 H/M 5 Yr = 5.60 H/M 6 Yr = 5.95 H/M 7 Yr = 6.30 H/M 8 Yr = 7.35 H/M 9 Yr = 7.70 H/M 10 = 8.05 H/M No Max
Republic Airways (Republic or Shuttle)
75
3008.5.A.3* HRxMMGx12
EMB-170 EMB-175
401(K) Matching: Retirement plan, the company will match the employees contribution up to the listed percentage. Unless noted the Envoy formally company will match 100% of what the employee contributes. EMB-145 American Eagle CRJ-700* EMB-175
25.A.2
25.B.2
1=20% of 6% 2=30% of 6% 3=40% of 6% 4-6=50%of6% 7=75% of 6% 10=75%of8%
None
27.A.1*
27.A.1
1.2-6%****
None
$50.42
75
$45,378
$120.11
3 PP <6 = 2.5% 6-13 = 4% 13+ =6%
None
Mesa Airlines (Air Shuttle)
IOE: Initial Operating Experience, refers the flight training a new hire 3.K.1from HRxMMGx12 3-1 HRxMMGx12 8.A.1*** all ground 8.A.1 receives a check airman after completing and14.K simulator <1yr = <7 dys*** 1-4 = 3.5% training. 90dys-5yrs = $89.12 $80,208 1-2yrs = 7 dys 5-9 = 5.25%
3-1
$39.78
75
$35,802
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Air Wisconsin (Wisconsin)
CRJ-200 CRJ-700, CRJ-900, EMB-175 -
CRJ-200*
Pi
T
$93.90
$84,510
>2yrs = 14 dys >5yrs = 21 dys >16yrs = 28 dys
3.5hrs/month; >5 yrs = 4hrs/month
10-14 = 6.4% 15-19 = 7%
None
MMG: Minimum Monthly Guarantee, the minimum amount20+of= credit 8% the employee will receive month. The ability to work more or less is28.B LOA** LOA HRxMMGx12 LOA**per HRxMMGx12 8 9.A 28.B*** Cancellation pay: When a leg or legs are canceled, the employee will possible, depends on the needs of the company, line holder or reserve still be credited for that leg. Some companies will not cover all reasons FO Topand Out open trips for that month. No. of Vacation Aircraft Sick Time 401(K) MMG Base Pay Top CA pay Base Pay 401(K) DC Pay weeks & for cancellations. Refer to the contract for more information. Types Accrual Matching (%) (Hourly) accrual Per Diem: The amount of money the company pays the employee for 500-2,000 Pilots Endeavor Air business; Deadhead: Positive space travel as a passenger for company <1yr=<7 dys***from 150% Match: food expenses$34,641 while gone from$75,627 base, typically show time to end CRJ-200 $38.49 $84.03 (Flagship) 2yrs=7 days 1-5 = 6% paid as shown in above referenced column. of debrief time of that trip. Day trip per>2yrs=14days diem is taxable 75 2.5 H/M while None 5-10overnight = 8% >5yrs=21days 10+ = 10% CRJ-900 $39.75 $35,775 $89.96 $80,964 is not. >16yrs=28days Vesting** DC: Direct Contribution, the company will contribute the listed 3.A.1 4.A HRxMMGx12 3.A.1 HRxMMGx12 7.A.3.b 14.A 28.B 28.B PSA Airlinesquarterly or additional amount directly to the employees 401(K),(Bluestreak) either 50% Match: UTU: United Transportation Union < 1 = 7 days .5-5 = 1.5% CRJ-200 $41.78 $37,602 $98.37 $88,533 0-5 = 3.5 H/M .5-5 = 2% > 2 = 14 days 5-7 = 2% yearly, refer to the contract for more information 75 5+ = 4 H/M 5-7 = 4% > 7 = 21 days 7-10 = 2.5% CRJ-700 485 Max 7-10 = 8% $43.29 $38,961 $106.67 $96,003 YOS: Years of Service with the company. >14 = 28 days 10+ = 3.5% CRJ-900 10+ = 8%* IBT: International Brotherhood of Teamsters 3.A.1 4.A HRxMMGx12 3.A.1 HRxMMGx12 7.A 14.A 28.C** 28.C ALPA: Air Line Pilots Association
P
em
-
Sample only; refer to adjacent pages for actual information PDO*
Abbreviations and Definitions:
(Envoy)
Base Pay
Over 2,000 Pilots
EMB145XR, EMB-145, EMB-135
CRJ-700, CRJ-900
SkyWest Airlines (Skywest)
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
$37.96
76
$34,620
3.A
4.A.1
HRxMMGx12
$49.24
75
$44,316
$80.93
$73,808
$93.76
$85,509
3.A
HRxMMGx12
$107.67
$96,903
< 1 = 7 days > 2 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days > 20 = 28 days 7.A
< 1 = 7 days > 2 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days > 10 = 28 days > 19 = 35 days
0-1 = 1.52 H/M 1-4 = 2.17 H/M +4 = 3.0 H/M 8.A
2%*
None
24.B
-
BACK TO 3-4%CONTENTS = 1% 3.75 H/M Max 375
5-6% = 2% 7% = 3% 8% = 4% 9% = 5%
3%
1%
P
em
32 (35
Ba by ins
General Information Aircraft Types
ExpressJet (LXJT) (Accey)
EMB-175SC EMB-145 CRJ-200
2 Digit Code
EV
Sign on Bonus
$22,000* $5,000** $1,000 Referral, EQO***
Pay During Training
Paid for by $40/HR company; single @65HR/Mo occupancy
Online SkyWest Airlines (Skywest)
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900 EMB-175
OO
Envoy formally American Eagle (Envoy)
CRJ-700, EMB-145, EMB-175
Aircraft Types
Endeavor Air (Endeavor)
PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
CRJ-200 CRJ900
YX
MQ
Air Wisconsin (Wisconsin)
Horizon Air (Horizon Air)
Compass Airlines (Compass)
GoJet Airlines (Lindbergh)
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900 EMB-175
CRJ-200
DH-8-Q400 ERJ-175*
EMB-175
CRJ-700 CRJ-900*
Aircraft Types
Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont)
Trans States Airlines (Waterski)
Cape Air
DH-8-100 DH-8-300 ERJ-145
ERJ-145
$1.95/hr
Sept 2011
1,465
4.C.2
Mar/2019
Mar/2019
Online
3008.19.A
3015.6.A.1
3009.1.A
Mar/2019
Mar/2019
$17,500*
$1,600 first mo. then MMG
Paid for by company; single occupancy
$2.05/hr Dom $2.60/hr Int.***
November 2016
2,221
10.A.2.a
4.B.1
Jan/2019
Aug/2018
Up to $22,100* plus $20,000 retention bonus**
64 hr MMG Paid for by + 16 hrs per company; single diem per occupancy day
$1.95
Jan 2018
4,880
$1.85/hr + $0.05 increase in 2018, 2021 & 2024
Sept 2017
2,173
Dec/2017
Online
4.A
4.B
5.B.1
Dec/2017
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Most Junior CA hired
9E
$10,000*
OH
YV
ZW
Number of Do Business Pilots For:
65 Hours
$18,000*, $5,000**
Single MMG, but Occupancy paid no per diem by company 3.D.1, 5.D.4 $50.22 / HR Paid for by MMG & Per company; single Diem occupancy 3.F.1
Mesa Airlines (Air Shuttle)
Most Junior CA hired
$7,500*
Online CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900
Feb/15
Per Diem
Paid for by company; single occupancy**
Republic Airway (Republic) EMB-170 EMB-175
Hotel during new hire training
Paid for by company; single occupancy
$1.80/hr
October 2017
1,905
5.D.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
$1.75/hr
FAA Mins 1,000 Hours 121 Time
1,900
5.A.1
May/2019
Apr/2019
$1.60/hr
March 2017
1,220
76 Hours during training
LOA 37
5.A.1
5.B.1
5.A.2
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
Up to $44,000
2.5 hours per day
Paid for by company; single occupancy
$1.75/hr dom $1.80/hr int
Jan 2014
534
Website
4.C
5.A.1
LOA 37
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
$1.80/hr
Sept 2018
860 Jan/2019
United, American, Alaska, Delta
United, American, Delta
American
Delta
American
United, American
United
5.G.1
Jan/2019
CP
MMG & Per Diem*
$1.65/hr**
October 2015
659
3.H, 5.B
5.B.3
5.B.1
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
G7
$12,000** $5,000***
$23/hr @ 60 hr
Paid for by company; single occupancy
$1.60/hr
December 2017
600
Jan/2017
5.B.3
6.C
5.O
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Most Junior CA hired
Number of Do Business Pilots For:
PI
$18,000*
MMG + 1/2 Paid for by per diem company; single per day occupancy
AX
Jul/2019
5.A.3
5.D.1
Dec/2017
$30,000*
Paid for by company; Single occupancy
$1.90/hr
June 2016
600
3.C.1
5.A.1
5.C.1
Dec/2017
Jun/2016
IBT
iPad Air
CMH, DCA, IND, LGA, MCI, MIA, ORD, PHL, PIT, EWR, IAH
Pilot Agreement signed August 2015 *$1,500 paid on first check, $8,500 after the completion of training, $2,500 after first year, $2,500 after 18 months, and $2,500 after 2 years. ***International per diem only applies when block in to block out is greater than 90 mins.
ALPA
iPad Air 2
*Dependent on aircraft assignment once hired; **Paid over two years in quarterly installments and after one year of service; ***Company DFW, ORD, LGA projects less than 3 years for new hires to upgrade and 6 years to flow to American Airlines.
Union
EFBs
Bases
ALPA
iPad 2**
JFK, DTW, MSP, LGA, ATL
Notes
Pay based on DOS+2 years, 1% increases every year, *$10,000 training completion bonus, Starts Jan 1, 2018, **Company supplied
ALPA
iPad
CLT, DCA, CVG DAY, TYS, PHL ORF
*$10,000 after training, $8000 after 1st year, **Referral bonus, **Hiring street captains if they meet the minimum qualifications otherwise once they reach 1,000 hours SIC time.
ALPA
iPad***
PHX, DFW, IAD, IAH
*Paid after completion of training **Paid after completion of year 3 ***Pilot must have an iPad, but company pays $40 a month
ALPA
iPad
ORD, IAD, MKE, CAE Contract 2003, Pilot data from 10/6/2014 seniority list.
6.C
5.D.4
None
*$7,500 w/ Part 121, 135 or type rating for any turbo jet over 12,500 lbs; **Depends on location, some may be double occupancy ***SGU is not a base, only HQ.
Contract 2008 as amended
Paid for by company; double occupancy
$35.81 @ 75 hrs or 4 hours per day
iPad
COS, DEN, DTW, FAT, IAH, LAX, MSP, ORD, PDX, PHX, PSP, SEA, SFO, SLC, TUS SAN, SGU***
Contract 2019 as amended
5.I.4
LOA 16
EWR, IAH, ORD, CLE, TYS, ATL****
*Up to $40,000 at company discreation; **$5,000 Type Rating Bonus; ***EQO = Earned Quartely Overide, $10,000 for FO's $8,000 for CA per year paid out each quarter, restrictions apply; ***ATL is not a base HQ only.
Contract 2013 as amended
$17,500 Signing $1,500 Referal Bonus
700
Surface 3 LTE
Notes
Contract 2003 as amended
None
January 2017
Bases
Contract 2015
QX
$1.70/hr
ALPA
EFBs
Contract 2018 as amended
Number of Do Business Pilots For:
$22,100* $20,000**
16 credit Paid for by hours per company; single week & per occupancy** diem
United
Union
THE GRID
Alaska
Delta, American
IBT
ALPA
iPad 2
iPad
*By the end of 2018, the projected fleet will be 26 E175s and 37 BOI, GEG, MFR, Q400s. **Upgrades available to PDX, SEA newhires that meet Part 121.436(a) minimums. Contract 2012 as amended
PHX, LAX, SEA
*Per diem only when not in base for sims; **DOS + 24 Mos. $1.70,
Contract 2014 as amended United, Delta
*7 CRJ-900s being delivered by the ORD, RDU, STL, end of 2015. **New hire bonus, DEN ***With CL-65 type.
IBT
Contract 2016 as amended
American
Union
EFBs
Bases
PHL, MDT, ROA, SBY
ALPA
Notes
*Paid in two installments. Contract 2013 as amended
United, American
ALPA
iPad
IAD, STL, ORD DEN, RDU
*Paid out over 3 years, restricitions apply. Attendance Bonus 0 Sick Days Used $1000, 1 Sick Day Used $700, 2 Sick Days Used $500, 3 Sick Days Used $300
February 2020 | 59
Contract 2015 as amended New England,
HYA, EWB, BOS, PVC, ACK, MVY,
EMB-175
GoJet Airlines (Lindbergh)
THE GRID
CRJ-700 CRJ-900*
Aircraft Types
Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont)
Trans States Airlines (Waterski)
Cape Air (Kap)
Silver Airways (Silverwings)
Ameriflight, LLC (AMFlight)
CommutAir (CommutAir)
Peninsula Airways (Penisula) Seaborne Airlines (Seaborne) Ravn Alaska (Corvus Airlines & Hageland Aviation Services)
DH-8-100 DH-8-300 ERJ-145
ERJ-145
ATR-42 C402 BN2
Saab 340B ATR-42/ 72-600 EMB-120 EMB-110 BE1900 & 99 SA227 C208 PA31
CP
$1,500 Referal Bonus
Diem*
$1.65/hr**
double occupancy
659
2015
American
3.H, 5.B
5.B.3
5.B.1
Dec/2017
$12,000** $5,000***
$23/hr @ 60 hr
Paid for by company; single occupancy
$1.60/hr
December 2017
600
Jan/2017
5.B.3
6.C
5.O
Dec/2017
Dec/2017
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Most Junior CA hired
Number of Do Business Pilots For:
PI
$18,000*
MMG + 1/2 Paid for by per diem company; single per day occupancy
G7
AX
3M
C5
Saab 340A, Saab 340B*
KS
DH-8-300 S340
BB
January 2017
700
5.A.3
5.D.1
Dec/2017
Jul/2019
$30,000*
Paid for by company; Single occupancy
$1.90/hr
June 2016
600
3.C.1
5.A.1
5.C.1
Dec/2017
Jun/2016
40 Hours per week
Paid for by company; Single occupancy
$37/overnigh t
FAA Mins 1,000 Hours 121 Time
100
3.K.A
6.E.5.A
6.G.1
Dec/2016
Dec/2016
Paid for by MMG & Per company; single Diem occupancy
$9 - $12.50 per hour* $35 / Day Per Diem
Paid for by company; Single occupancy
Up to $50,000
MMG
Paid for by company; single occupancy
Online
3.G
5.A.8
AM
ERJ-145XR
$1.70/hr
5.D.4
$12,000*
None
PHX, LAX, SEA Contract 2014 as amended
General Information
$35.81 @ 75 hrs or 4 hours per day
None
iPad
Dec/2017
LOA 16
9K
ALPA
$2.00/hr
18 months
160
5.C
Jul/2015
Jul/2016
$1.45/hr
$1.80/hr 5.B.3
FAA Mins 1,000 Hours 121 Time
185
Oct/2015
Oct/2015
FAA Mins 1,000 Hours 121 Time
302
Mar/2019
Mar/2019
2012
120
$50/day
United, Delta
American
*7 CRJ-900s being delivered by the ORD, RDU, STL, end of 2015. **New hire bonus, DEN ***With CL-65 type.
IBT
Union
Contract 2016 as amended
EFBs
Bases
Notes
*Paid in two installments.
PHL, MDT, ROA, SBY
ALPA
Contract 2013 as amended United, American
ALPA
iPad
IAD, STL, ORD DEN, RDU
No
New England, New York, Montana, Midwest, Caribbean & Micronesia (See Notes)
*Paid out over 3 years, restricitions apply. Attendance Bonus 0 Sick Days Used $1000, 1 Sick Day Used $700, 2 Sick Days Used $500, 3 Sick Days Used $300 Contract 2015 as amended
Hyannis Air Service DBA Cape Air
Self**
IBT
HYA, EWB, BOS, PVC, ACK, MVY, RUT, LEB, RKD, AUG, PVD, ALB, OGS, MSS, SLK, HPN, BIL, SDY, GDV, OLF, GGW, HVR, UIN, MWA, CGI, IRK, TBN, OWB, SJU, MAZ, STX, STT, EIS, GUM Contract 2012 as amended
*$3,000 after IOE, $3,000 after 1 year, $6,000 after 2 years; **11 Codeshares
FLL, TPA, MCO
IBT
Contract 2011 as amended
UPS FedEx DHL Lantheus ACS Mallinckodt
None
iPad
United
ALPA
iPad
DFW, BFI, PDX, *Hourly rate in training depends on SFO, BUR, ONT, PIC, SIC and aircraft type. PHX, ABQ, SLC, SAT, OMA, LAN, CVG, SDF, BUF, MHT, EWR, MIA, BQN, SJU
EWR, IAD Contract 2015 as amended
None
*$1,100/Mo. Base Salary
ANC, BOS
Need contract
Oct/2014 $30/dom, $50/int
January 2013
90
SJU, STX Need contract
Oct/2014 C208, C207, PA31, B1900 DH-8
$15,000 for all pilots in 2017, $5,000 referral
7H
MMG
None, except during SIMs in SEA, Single
$40.00 per over night
March 2015**
215
Jun/2017
Jun/2017
Most Junior CA hired
Number of Do Business Pilots For:
Total Pilots Aircraft Types
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Ravn Alaska
None
iPad
*After 6 months pay goes to $40 on B1900, first year pay adjusted for this. **Hageland pilots can transfer at any time once they hit ATP mins, so much uncertainty abounds
ANC
Need contract
20,773
Union
EFBs
Bases
Notes
Contractual Work Rules Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
ExpressJet (LXJT) (Accey)
SkyWest Airlines (Skywest)
Republic Airways (Republic or Shuttle)
Envoy formally American Eagle (Envoy)
Endeavor Air (Endeavor)
12/12 or 11 for reserve in 30 day month
Pay Protection
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
2 hr 15 hours DPM***; min per 4 3.75 on day trip day off
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
None
None
100%
100% or 150/200% when red flag is up
-
-
6.A.2
21.H.9.d
Uniform Reimbursement
Yes*
11 or 13; 15**
276
21.D.1.b, 21.D.3.a
3.D.4
5.A & 21.I.4.b
-
12
Yes*
FAA Part 117
198
4:12
None
1:2**
1:4
100%
150%***
$200 / year***
3017.7.C.1.g
3008.12.A
3016.1
-
3017.3.A
-
-
-
3008.14.A
-
3009.3.A
12*
Yes**
14
438*****
4:12
See Trip Rig
1:2
1:4
75%
100%, 150%, and 200%***
Provided by company****
23.E.1
3.E & F
23.C.1
-
3.B.2
-
3.B.3
3.B.4
3.G.1
3.C
4.B, C, F
8
3.D.5
$150 / yr****
24.H.3
Headset Reimbursement
-
None
-
616
3.9 Res 3.7 Line
None
None
None
75%
150% or 200%*
10.B.1
3.F.2
10.A.2
-
3.E.1 & 2
-
-
-
3.K
LOA
6.A
-
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Headset Reimbursement
14
501
4
New hires pay 50%, all others get $240 per year*
None
18.C, 18.H
26.A.1
3.R.4
3.N.1
12.H.1
-
3.H.1
25 Hours 5 Day Trip -
None -
None -
100% 8.A
150% 200%** 3.M.3
Contract 2015
*200% only when critical coverage Company provided declared by company
FAA Part 117
Yes
*Must remain on reserve for that period; **1:1 after 12 hrs; ***130% pay on awarded flying credit over 87 hours. Six holidays full pay for all pilots (working that day or not); ****After completing first year and $400 max.
Pilot Agreeemnt signed August 2015 *2 Golden Day Off (GDO) Periods per year, 1 GDO Period has 3 days off. **Only line holders and available Company provided for reassignment. ***Company Discretion, 130% or 150%, ****Includes luggage *****Includes 2018 LOA
Yes
12
Contract 2018 as amended
-
11
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Notes
*Reserves past show time only; **11 or 13 based on start time of duty, 15 hours max for reserve phone Company provided availability + duty time ***Duty Period Min; ****After completing first year
Pilots pay 50% except leather jacket 100%
60 | Aero Crew News PSA Airlines
Max Scheduled Duty
Contract 2003 as amended
Notes
*Starts 1/1/2015, **200% at company discretion.
BACK TO CONTENTS
Contract 2013 as amended *For line holders only with
2018 LOA
Envoy formally American Eagle (Envoy)
Endeavor Air (Endeavor)
23.E.1
3.E & F
23.C.1
-
3.B.2
-
3.B.3
3.B.4
3.G.1
3.C
4.B, C, F
11
Yes
FAA Part 117
616
3.9 Res 3.7 Line
None
None
None
75%
150% or 200%*
Pilots pay 50% except leather jacket 100%
10.B.1
3.F.2
10.A.2
-
3.E.1 & 2
-
-
-
3.K
LOA
6.A
-
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Headset Reimbursement
12
Yes
14
501
4
25 Hours 5 Day Trip
None
None
100%
150% 200%**
New hires pay 50%, all others get $240 per year*
None
3.R.4
3.N.1
12.H.1
-
3.H.1
-
-
-
8.A
3.M.3
18.C, 18.H
26.A.1
$400****
None
-
Contractual Work Rules Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
Horizon Air (Horizon Air)
Compass Airlines (Compass)
GoJet Airlines (Lindbergh)
Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont)
Trans States Airlines (Waterski)
Cape Air (Kap)
Silver Airways (Silverwings)
Ameriflight, LLC (AMFlight)
CommutAir (CommutAir)
Peninsula Airways (Penisula)
Seaborne Airlines (Seaborne) Ravn Alaska (Corvus Airlines & Hageland Aviation Services)
THE GRID
11
Yes*
13 , 14.5 on CDO
195
3.5**
None
None
None
50%**
12.D.1
3.i.1
12,A1
-
4.D
-
-
-
3.L
3.J
17.B.2.A
100% or 200%**
Company pays half of hat, topcoat, jacket, two pairs of pants.
None
11
Yes*
FAA Part 117
187
12.B
3.G
12
-
12/12
Yes*
12, 14 or 13**
25.E.8.a
3.D
13*
7.A.4.a
None
None
None
None
62.5%
-
-
-
6.A
3.H.9
5.E.2
-
294
3 hours or Duty Rig
See Trip Rig
1:2
1:4
100%
150% or 200%***
$260 / yr****
$50*
12.B.1
-
3.C.1.c
-
3.C.1.a
3.C.1.b
3.E
3.B.1/LOA 37
18.C.2
18.E
Yes
FAA Part 117
239
4**
See Trip Rig
50%***
25****
100%
150% or 200*****
$200
None
5.B.3
7.A.2.a
-
5.C.2.a
5.C.2.a
5.C.2.a
5.C.2.a
5.C.2.a
5.4.2.d
26.M.5.A
-
100%****
Company pays 1/2 of initial uniform, $20/mo allowance
None
80% air*** 75% ground
11 or 12*
Yes**
FAA Part 117
392
4
None
None
None
12.E
4.D
12.C.3
-
4.B.1
-
-
-
8.A
3.G
26.3
26.C.1
150% 200%**
$25 / Month
None
11/12
Yes
FAA Part 117
165
4*
4*
None
None
75% 100% 2 DOS
7.A.2.a
5.B.1
7.B
-
5.B.1
5.B.1
-
-
5.E
5.D
26.L.5
-
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Headset Reimbursement
11
Yes
14
185
4
4 per day*
None
None
75% air; 50% ground
100%**
$25 / month
None
25.C.2,3 & 4
3.G.4.a
LOA 12
-
3.G.3.a
3.G.3.a
-
-
8.B.5, 8,C,3
25.G
26.Y.4
-
$25 / month
None
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
12 line holders 11 reserves
Yes*
14
246
4**
None
None
None
100%
150% 200%***
25.B.3.a.2 & d.2
3.F
12.E.1
-
LOA 2011-07
-
-
-
3.H.1
3.E.2
5.F.3
-
10
Yes
14
170
5
None*
None*
None*
100% for 135 50% for 121
100% or 150%**
Yes as needed
14.E.2
3.I
14.B
-
3.B.V.I.
-
-
-
3C1B
-
Paid in full by company, no set amount per year. Reasonable amount. -
25.A.5
6.D.3 & 4
6.H.8.a
8.A.1
-
3.H
Greater of min day, credit, duty rig 3.B.1
Fly 4-5 days per week
Yes
FAA 135
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
100%
100%
None
None
12/11
Yes
FAR Part 117
131
3.75
Reserve: 4 hrs Split Duty 4.5 hrs*
None
None
100%
150% to 200%**
$17.50 per month ($210 / yr)
None
25.C.1-25.C.2
3.E.1
12.B.1
-
3.D.2.a
-
-
-
8.A.2
3.F.1
5.D.3
-
10
No
FAA Part 117
NA
2.4
0
0
0
30%
100%
New Hire Paid by Company then $80 per year
No
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Number of pages in Contract
Min Day Credit
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Headset Reimbursement
11
Yes*
14
161
3, 4 on lost day
Contract 2015
*200% only when critical coverage Company provided declared by company
75-85 = 125% 85+ = 150% JrMan = 175% Holiday = 200%***
Mesa Airlines (Air Shuttle)
Air Wisconsin (Wisconsin)
-
1:2
None
50% for first 5 hours, then 100%
100% up to 200%
$150 / yr**
None
3.B.1.c
-
7.D.1
3.D
5.J
-
Contract 2003 as amended
Notes
*Starts 1/1/2015, **200% at company discretion.
Contract 2013 as amended *For line holders only with exceptions to open time pick ups; **with exceptions see contract section; ***Holiday pay offered by company when needed; ****After 1 YOS Contract 2019 as amended *To line guarantee, **200% for junior manning and improper reassignments.
Contract 2017 as ammended
*Once trip is awarded or assigned for all pilots **Based on start time. ***200% for critical trips. ****After completing first year Contract 2003 as ammended *Bid period is 35 Days **4 hours for any trip that has one duty period, ***50% of the duty time, ****25% of trip time away from base. *****200% at company discreation Contract 2012 as ammended *12 days off during 31 day bid periods, **May be reassigned,***85% after 5/1/17 ****150% premium pay per company Contract 2014 as amended *With restrictions, report before Noon, finish after 5pm, **At company discreation, Contract 2016 as ammended Notes
*See examples in refenced contract section, **Unless available for premium pay Contract 2013 as amended
*Line Holders have Cancellation Pay - 100% line by line, block or better, **For reserves only, ***At discretion of company, Contract 2011 as amended *Pilots are paid per duty hour not flight hour. **Paid above minimum, if it is over 40 hours per week, then it will be paid at 150% Contract 2012 as amended *Greater of line value or actual flown except for named storms, than 50%; **For replacement only. Contract 2011 as amended
*Reserve 4 hrs per trip: Duty or Trip (whichever is greater); **Additional incentive offered at company discretion, Contract 2015 as amended
5 on 2 off 13
Min Trip Duty Rig Trip Rig Credit
Notes
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ExpressJet (LXJT (Accey)
Aircraft Types
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
EMB-145, CRJ-200
$47.87
MMG
Base Pay
Top CA pay
Base Pay
$43,083
$105.06
$94,554
SkyWest Airlines (Skywest)
$47.87
$43,083
$110.48
$99,432
-
3.A.1
3.B.1
HRxMMGx12
3.A.1 $116.00
CRJ-200 CRJ-700
$60.50
75
$54,450
3027.2
3008.5.A.3 *
HRxMMGx12
EMB-175 CRJ-900 Republic Airways (Republic or Shuttle)
EMB-170 EMB-175
Envoy formally American Eagle (Envoy)
Endeavor Air (Endeavor)
EMB-145
$60.05
3-1
75
3.K.1
$54,045
HRxMMGx12
25.A.2
$104,400
After 90 Days .0193 Per Hour 1.45 H/M*** After 2 Years .027 Per Hour 2 H/M*** After 5 Years .0385 Per Hour 2.89 H/M***
1-4 yrs, 4% 5-9 yrs, 6% 10-14 yrs, 8% 15-19 yrs, 10% 20+ yrs, 12%
$125.10
$112,590
3027.1
HRxMMGx12
3011.1**
3012.1
1 = 12.6 days 2 = 13.65 days 3 = 14.7 days 4 = 15.75 days 5 = 16.8 days 6 = 17.85 days 7 = 18.9 days 8 = 22.05 days 9 = 23.1 days 10 = 24.15
PDO* 1 Yr = 4.25 H/M 2 Yr = 4.94 H/M 3 Yr = 5.55 H/M 4-6 Yr = 6.00 H/M 7-9 Yr = 8.00 H/M 10-12 Yr = 12.00 H/M 13-15 Yr = 9.30 H/M 16+ Yr = 10.00 H/M No Max
8.A.1***
8.A.1
$123.29
$110,961
$126,333
HRxMMGx12
Mesa Airlines (Air Shuttle)
Horizon Air (Horizon Air)
Compass Airlines (Compass)
GoJet Airlines (Lindbergh)
Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont)
None
28.B**
28.B
28.A.3.b
No. of Vacation weeks & Sick Time Accrual accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
<1yr=<7 dys*** 1-2yrs=7 days >2yrs=14days >5yrs=21days >16yrs=28days
3.5 H/M
100% Match: 1-5 = 3% 5-10 = 5% 10-20 = 8% 20+ = 12.5% Vesting**
None
32% for medical (35% 1/1/15), 25% dental
Top CA pay
Base Pay
$59,166
$117.70
$105,930
$60,381
$122.20
$109,980
HRxMMGx12
3.A.1
HRxMMGx12
7.A.3.b
14.A
28.B
28.B
27.A.2
$119.16
$107,244
< 1 = 7 days > 2 = 14 days > 7 = 21 days >14 = 28 days
0-5 = 3.5 H/M 5+ = 4 H/M 485 Max
50% Match: .5-5 = 2% 5-7 = 4% 7-10 = 8% 10+ = 8%*
.5-5 = 1.5% 5-7 = 2% 7-10 = 2.5% 10+ = 3.5%
27%
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
CRJ-200
$65.74
CRJ-900
$67.09
-
3.A.1
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900
$56.24
75
$50,616
-
3.A.1
4.A
HRxMMGx12
C200/E145 $47,424
3.A.1
HRxMMGx12
$92.58
$84,433
$99.65
$90,881
$105.08
$95,833
$108.00
$98,496
-
3.A
4.A.1*
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
CRJ-200*
$49.98
75
$44,982
$109.29
$98,361
-
3.A.1
4.A
HRxMMGx12
3.A.1
HRxMMGx12
9.A
7.A
14.A
28.C**
28.C
27.B.4
< 1 = 7 days > 2 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days >15 = 28 days > 20 = 35 days
0-1 = 1.52 H/M 2-4 = 2.17 H/M +5 = 3.0 H/M
50% Match: 09 = 6% 10+ = 10%
None
Based on rates set by company and insurance provider
7.A
8.A
24.B
-
24.A
3%
25%
< 1 = 7 days > 2 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days > 10 = 28 days > 19 = 35 days 7.B.2
Q-400 ERJ-175
< 5 = 14 days > 5 = 28 days
$49.43
80.5
$41,383
$119.19
$99,786
-
App. A.D
5.B.1
HRxMMGx10.4
App. A.B
HRxMMGx10.4
13.B < 1 = 7 days > 1 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days > 15 = 28 days
3.75 H/M Max 375 14.A.1
3-4% = 1% 5-6% = 2% 7% = 3% 8% = 4% 9% = 5%
28.A
27.D.2.a
6%
None
Company Discretion
14.A.1
27.C
27.C
27.A
0-2 = 3 H/M 2-5 = 3.25 H/M 5+ = 3.5 H/M Max 450
50% Match: 9m-4 = 4% 3-5 = 6% 6+ = 8%
None
29% Employee, 34% Family
3 H/M
28.B**
E-170, E-175
$45.80
75
$41,220
$111.24
$100,116
-
3.D
4.A.1
HRxMMGx12
3.D
HRxMMGx12
7.A.2**
14.A
28.B.2
-
> 1= 7 days 2-5 = 14 days 6-13 = 21 days +14 = 28 days
0-2 = 2 H/M 2-6 = 3 H/M +6 = 4 H/M Max 300
9mo-2yr 4% 3-6 = 6% +7 = 8%*
None
27.D.1
27.D
No. of Vacation weeks & Sick Time Accrual accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
> 1 = 5 days*** < 1= 5 days 2-7 = 10 days 7-13 = 15 days +14 = 20 days
50% Match: <4 = 6% 4-9 = 9% 10-14 = 10% 15-19 = 11& 20+ = 12%
1%
Set amount** 2016 Max 17%
28.B.3
27.B.2
CRJ-700
$44.33
75
$39,897
$111.24
$98,781
-
5.A.1.b
5.N.1
HRxMMGx12
5.A.1.a
HRxMMGx12
Aircraft Types
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
MMG
Base Pay
Top CA pay
Base Pay
Q-100, Q-300
$50.00
75
$45,000
$96.00
$86,400
3.C.1
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
-
ERJ-145
3.B
$45.67
75
$41,103
$106.07
$95,463
13.A.1
14.A
4 H/M
7.A.4
14.A.1
28.B.2
< 1 = 7 days** 2 - 5 = 14 days 6 -13 = 21 days
0-2 = 3 H/M 3-5 = 3.5 H/M +6 = 4 H/M
9+ mos = 4% 3-6 = 6% 7+ = 8%
Contract 2018 as amended *MMG for reserve pilots is 76. **Vacation time is based on how much your work, see chart in 3011.1 for per hour basis, Hours quoted in this chart are based on working 800 hours in one year. Pilots set the daily rate for vacation awards. ***H/M based on MMG of 75 hours.
None
Contract 2015
*New-hires are capped at 12th year 31% to 35% pay for CA and 4 years for FO. **<1 1% increases per is prorated. year
Base Pay
Aircraft Types
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14.E
HRxMMGx12
C900-C Air Wisconsin (Wisconsin)
14.K 1-4 = 3.5% 5-9 = 5.25% 10-14 = 6.4% 15-19 = 7% 20+ = 8%
8
*25 EMB-175SC to be flown for United Express; **Prorated 7/12ths of a day per month. ***110 Additoinal hours may be accured for any illness longer than 30 days, if more than 255 hours used at once acrual is 7 H/M. ***Based on YOS;
35% for TPO Traditional PPO Plan
LOA*
LOA
C900/E175
None
HRxMMGx12
LOA**
76
1-5 = 3% 6-12 = 5% 13-15 =7% 16+ = 8%
Notes
Pilot Agreeemnt signed August 2015 *Yearly accrual rate is based on a monthly accrual rate. Rates shown 35% for Legacy are multiplied by 12 divided by 4, PPO Medical Plan Vacation is taken out of a PDO bank @ 4 hrs per day. 25% for PHP Pilot Health Plan
$84,510
-
$52.00
-
30%
$93.90
$35,802
C700/E170
<1yr = <7 dys*** 90dys-5yrs = 1-2yrs = 7 dys 3.5hrs/month; >2yrs = 14 dys >7yrs = 21 dys >5 yrs = 4hrs/month >16yrs = 28 dys
None
$80,208
75
4.A
LOA 9
7.A
75
PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
25.B.2
8.A.1
$89.12
$39.78
EMB-175
30%
HRxMMGx12
$110,547
3-1
<5 = 2.5% 5<10 = 4% 10<15 = 5% 15<20 = 5.5% 20+ = 6% (New hires not eligible)
5 H/M Max 640 (110 above 640***)
$122.83
$140.37
401(K) DC
<5 = 4% 5<10 = 5% 10+ = 6% 20+ = 8% Vesting***
<6m = 30.8 Hrs >5 = 36.96 Hrs > 10 = 46 Hrs > 15 = 49 Hrs > 16 = 52 Hrs >17 = 55 Hrs >18 = 58 Hrs >19 = 61 Hrs
Percentage of health care employee pays
401(K) Matching (%)
< 1 = 7 Days** 2-6 = 14 Days 7-10 = 21 Days +11 = 28 Days
75 EMB-175 (70 Seat*)
No. of Vacation weeks & Sick Time Accrual accrual
27.B.2
Contract 2003 as amended
Notes
*Pay based on DOS+2 years, 1% increases every year; **Based on YOS, ***>1 year prorated
Contract 2013 as amended
*75% after 10 YOS, **Vesting after 3 YOS.
Contract 2013 as amended
Contract 2017 as amended
*1.5% Pay Raise every year on October 1st., 3.A.2, **Pilot must contribute first percentages to get company matching (second percentage) Contract 2003 as amended *MMG based on 35 day bid period. Approximately 10.4 bid periods per year Contract 2012 as amended *Contract is based on months of service for vacation accural, converted to years for comparison, first year is prorated; Contract 2014 as amended
Reserve MMG is 70, Line holder Emp: $147.78 Emp + 1: $363.85 MMG is 74, *Company match 50% Emp + 2 or more $554.44 Contract 2016 as amended 27.B.1
35% Employee, 35.9% Emp +2
Notes
*50% match based on YOS, **See chart at referenced contract section; ***First year is prorated.
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Contract 2013 as amended
*Line holder lines built to a minimum 80 hours, **First year is prorated.
Compass Airlines (Compass)
GoJet Airlines (Lindbergh)
Piedmont Airlines (Piedmont)
Trans States Airlines (Waterski)
Cape Air (Kap)
Silver Airways (Silverwings)
Ameriflight, LLC (AMFlight)
CommutAir (CommutAir)
Peninsula Airways (Penisula)
E-170, E-175
$45.80
75
-
3.D
4.A.1
CRJ-700
$44.33
75
-
5.A.1.b
Aircraft Types
FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
$41,220
$111.24
$100,116
< 1 = 7 days > 1 = 14 days > 5 = 21 days > 15 = 28 days
0-2 = 3 H/M 2-5 = 3.25 H/M 5+ = 3.5 H/M Max 450
50% Match: 9m-4 = 4% 3-5 = 6% 6+ = 8%
None
Additional Compensation Details HRxMMGx12
3.D
29% Employee, 34% Family
HRxMMGx12
7.A.2**
14.A
28.B.2
-
> 1= 7 days 2-5 = 14 days 6-13 = 21 days +14 = 28 days
0-2 = 2 H/M 2-6 = 3 H/M +6 = 4 H/M Max 300
9mo-2yr 4% 3-6 = 6% +7 = 8%*
None
27.D.1
27.D
No. of Vacation weeks & Sick Time Accrual accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
> 1 = 5 days*** < 1= 5 days 2-7 = 10 days 7-13 = 15 days +14 = 20 days
50% Match: <4 = 6% 4-9 = 9% 10-14 = 10% 15-19 = 11& 20+ = 12%
1%
Set amount** 2016 Max 17%
$39,897
$111.24
$98,781
5.N.1
HRxMMGx12
5.A.1.a
HRxMMGx12
MMG
Base Pay
Top CA pay
Base Pay
13.A.1
14.A
27.B.2
$50.00
75
$45,000
$96.00
$86,400
-
3.B
3.C.1
HRxMMGx12
3.A
HRxMMGx12
7.A.4
14.A.1
28.B.2
28.B.3
27.B.2
< 1 = 7 days** 2 - 5 = 14 days 6 -13 = 21 days +14 = 28 days
0-2 = 3 H/M 3-5 = 3.5 H/M +6 = 4 H/M 450 Max
9+ mos = 4% 3-6 = 6% 7+ = 8% 50% Match
None
35% Employee, 35.9% Emp +2
14.A
ERJ-145
$45.67
75
$41,103
$106.07
$95,463
-
3
3.C.1*
HRxMMGx12
3
HRxMMGx12
7.A.1
28.D
-
27.C.2
$62,442
1 = 7 Days 2 = 14 Days 5 = 21 Days + 10 = 35 Days
up to 4%**
None
50%
HRxMMGx52
8.A.1
5.G.1
-
5.A & B
4 H/M 160 Max
4%*
None
40% for employee, 75% for family
13.A.1
24.F
24.F
24.B.1
5%
None
$198 per month
ATR-42, C402, BN2
$12.72
-
40
$26,458
Per week*
HRxMMGx52
$30.02
Saab 340B ATR-42/ 72-600
$39.03
75
$35,127
$83.07
$74,763
< 1 = 7 days** 2-6 = 14 days 7-10 = 21 days +11 = 28 days
-
3.L
3.G
HRxMMGx12
3.L
HRxMMGx12
11.A.1
All
Salary
160 Units of Pay
$31,000
Salary
$89,650
1.16 Days per month
Q-200, Q-300, ERJ-145
$45.62
75
$41,058
$106.36
$95,724
1 = 7 days 1-5 =14 days 5-11 = 21 days 11+ = 28 days
2.5 H/M
up to 6%**
None
30.0%
-
3.M
3.D.1*
HRxMMGx12
3.M
HRxMMGx12
7.A.1
14.A.2
28.D.1
28
27.C
$39,600
$93.00
$83,700
$36,000
$69.00
$62,100
Saab 340A, Saab 340B* $44.00 $40.00
75
Ravn Alaska (Corvus Airlines & Hageland Aviation Services)
B1900, DH-8
HRxMMGx12
$64.00
60
-
Aircraft Types
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Notes
*50% match based on YOS, **See chart at referenced contract section; ***First year is prorated.
Contract 2013 as amended *Line holder lines built to a minimum 80 hours, **First year is prorated.
Contract 2011 as amended *Pay is per duty hour and minimum pay per week is 40 hours; **25% matching
Need contract *25% matching, **First year prorated
Contract 2011 as amended
*FO max out at 6 years, CA max out at 20 years ERJ. **50% based on YOS Contract 2015 as amended
Need contract
-
Seaborne Airlines DHC-6-300 (Seaborne) S340
Contract 2014 as amended
Reserve MMG is 70, Line holder Emp: $147.78 Emp + 1: $363.85 MMG is 74, *Company match 50% Emp + 2 or more $554.44 Contract 2016 as amended 27.B.1
Q-100, Q-300
4 H/M
*Contract is based on months of service for vacation accural, converted to years for comparison, first year is prorated;
$37,440
MMG
Base Pay
Need contract
HRxMMGx12
$117.00
HRxMMGx12 FO Top Out Pay (Hourly)
*Based on profitability
Yes*
$84,240
2.9 Hours Per Week
2 Days Per Year
2%
None
$450-$500 / Mo. $750-$800 / Mo.
Need contract
HRxMMGx12
Top CA pay
Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & Sick Time Accrual accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care employee pays
Notes
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THE GRID
Mainline Flight Attendants General Information Aircraft Types
American Airlines (American)
2 Digit Code
Pay During Training
AA
None
B787, B777, B767, B757, B737, A350, A330, A321, A320, A319, MD82/83, E190
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Number of FA's
Company Provided; Double Occupancy
Union
Average Reserve Time
Most Junior Base
Most Senior Base
Bases
Notes
BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX, RDU, SFO, STL
APFA
Contract 2014, As Amended Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
B757, MD-80, A319, A3220
G4
No hourly wage, $24/day perdiem
DoubleTree or Holiday Inn Express
$24/day ($1/hour)
1,000
TWU*
N/A**
N/A
Most Junior Base
Most Senior Base
May/2016 Total Flight Attendants
*(currently in contract negotiations) **F/A candidates are allowed to give BLI, FLL, HNL, preference of base during interview IWA, LAS, OAK, process. We do out best to PGD, PIE, SFB accommodate those requests, but cannot always place candidates at their first preference.
1,000
Aircraft Types
2 Digit Code
Pay During Training
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Number of FA's
Union
Average Reserve Time
Bases
Notes
Contractual Work Rules Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
10
Partial
American Airlines (American) Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
11*
Scheduled or better greater of the two values.
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty 15 Dom 18 Int
Max Scheduled Duty
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Credit
5
10-15
Incentive Pay
0
0
Each FA crew will receive 8% commission based on gross sales. An augmented crew will receive 10%.
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Credit
Incentive Pay
Downtown Hotel
Downtown Hotel
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
100%
100%
No
$20/hour for scheduled DH time
Value of Trip
Initially uniforms are provided by the Company. Upon completion of the first year, crews will receive an annual allowance.
Deadhead Pay
Open time pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Job Shares Available
Jetway Trades
Notes
*Minimum of 11 days off per month, except in peak periods when they can "buy down" to 8 days off (3 peak months identified by the Company).
Job Shares Available
Jetway Trades
Notes
Additional Compensation Details Aircraft Types
FA Starting Pay
American Airlines (American)
MMG
Base Pay
FA Top Out Pay
Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
70
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
None
Yes*
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
Percentage of health care Notes employee pays Varies
*Based on age
Allegiant Air (Allegiant)
Aircraft Types
FA Starting Pay
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MMG
Base Pay
FA Top Out Pay
Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
Percentage of health care Notes employee pays
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THE GRID
Regional Flight Attendants General Information Aircraft Types
ExpressJet (LXJT) (Accey)
EMB-145XR EMB-145 EMB-135
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
EV
Pay During Training
None
Hotel during new hire training
Per Diem
Dual Occupancy Paid for by company*
None
$1.70
Do Number of Business Flight For Attendants
Union
Average Most Junior Base Reserve Time
Most Senior Base
Bases
Notes
*If FA lives 25 miles or more away from traning center, **AA flying out of EWR, IAH, ORD, DFW CLE, DFW**
United American
IAM
Delta American
AFA
7.D ExpressJet (LASA) (Accey)
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900
EV
None
Dual Occupancy Paid for by company
None
$1.60
5.E PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
6.C Total
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900
OH
None
Yes
1.80 / hour effective 11-116
Yes
AA
900
Aircraft Types
ExpressJet (LASA) (Accey)
PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
2 Digit Code
Sign on Bonus
Hotel during new hire training
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Min Day Credit
12/10 or 11
Yes
13.5
1:04
5.A.4
4.N
7.B.7
8- 12 months
CVG
CLT, CVG, DAY, TYS
CLT-DAY
Contractual Work Rules
Average Most Junior Reserve Time Base
Most Senior Base
Jetway Trades
Holiday Pay $5.00 per hour
Yes
50%
100% or 150%*
Initial paid by FA 75 Points Per Year**
Yes
Yes
4.S
4.Q
7.A.2
LOA
4.V
14
Holiday Pay 150%
No
100%
100%
Initial paid by FA $200 Per Year
5.O
6.A
5.D.1
5.L
18
yes
above guaranee
Initial new hire NO / $250 annual uniform allowance
N/A
Deadhead Pay
Open Time Pay
Uniform Reimbursement
Job Shares Available
5.C.1
10
Yes for cancellations
$14
N/A
N/A
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Pay Protection
Max Scheduled Duty
Min Day Credit
Min Trip Credit
150% Yes Thanksgiving In some cities and Christmas
Incentive Pay
Downtown Hotel
Base Pay
FA Top Out Pay
Base Pay
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
80
$18,240
$38.00
$36,480
4.A
HRxMMGx12
4.A
HRxMMGx12
8.B.2
401(K) DC
5 Hours Per Month
>5 Yrs 4% 5-10 Yrs 5% 10+ Yrs 6%
>5 Yrs 1.5% 5-10 Yrs 1.75% 10-15 Yrs 2% 15-20 Yrs 2.5% 20-25 Yrs 3% 25+ Yrs 3.5%
9.A
22.E
22.E
1 Yr 20% of 6% 2 Yr 30% of 6% 3 Yr 40% of 6% 4 Yr 50% of 6% 7 Yr 75% of 6% 8 Yr 75% of 8%
None
0%
23
75
$16,542
$37.31
$33,579
1-6 Yrs 14 Days 7-15 Yrs 21 Days 16-19 Yrs 28 Days 20+ Yrs 35 Days
3.75 Hours Per Month
-
5.A
5.B
HRxMMGx12
5.A
HRxMMGx12
12.A.2
13.A.1
24.B
24
+1 yr - 1 wk +2 yrs - 2 wks +7 years - 3 wks +14 years - 4 wks
3.0 / Month
+6 Months - up to 2% +5 years - up to 3% +15 years- up to 3.5%
N/A
No. of Vacation weeks & accrual
Sick Time Accrual
401(K) Matching (%)
401(K) DC
-
Aircraft Types
$31.03
HRxMMGx12
FA Starting Pay
MMG
Base Pay
$26,810
Notes
Percentage of health care Notes employee pays
401(K) Matching (%)
$18.38
$15,457
Jetway Trades
Sick Time Accrual
CRJ-200 CRJ-700 CRJ-900
PSA Airlines (Bluestreak)
*At the discretion of the company. **Dress 19 pts, Skirt 13 Pts, Blouse 8 Pts etc..,
* 1:2 up to 12 hours of duty, **1:1 after 12 hours of duty
Additional Compensation Details 1-4 Yrs 7 Days 5-9 Yrs 14 Days 10-17 Yrs 21 Days 18-24 Yrs 28 Days 25-29 Yrs 35 Days 30+ Yrs 37 Days
72
Notes
Job Shares Available
9.B.3
$17.89
Notes
Uniform Reimbursement
7.R.2
CRJs
Bases
Open Time Pay
7.D.2
$19.00
Union
Deadhead Pay
14
EMB145XR, EMB-145, EMB-135
Number of Flight Attendants
Downtown Hotel
Yes
MMG
Number of FAs
Incentive Pay
10
FA Starting Pay
Per Diem
Min Trip Credit
3:45 or 1:2* 1:1**
ExpressJet (LASA) (Accey)
Pay During Training
Min Days off (Line/Reserve)
Aircraft Types ExpressJet (LXJT (Accey)
AFA
900
Total Flight Attendants
ExpressJet (LXJT) (Accey)
ATL, DFW, DTW
HRxMMGx12
FA Top Out Pay
Base Pay
Percentage of Notes health care employee pays
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