Just wondering what life's really like at Air Wisconsin. I know the pay rates but what about quality of life.
1. Do you still need an internal recommendation? What aircraft can a new hire expect? How long on reserve? What is the callout time? How soon until a newby can hold Denver?
2. How many days can the average line holder expect off every month? Mostly 2,3,and4 day trips? Is the typical schedule 4 on and 3 off? Are the days manageable or can you expect everyday to be 14 hrs with 6 legs? Whats the average time between legs?
3. Does pay start from date of hire? Family insurance? Hotel during training? How much $$ can you realistically expect to earn the first year? Second year? How much is per diem per hour? What about the pension? Is the 401k matched? Do some really senior guys have a "sweet" deal or is everyone worked to death?
4. Does the company back you up or are you hung out to dry on a routine basis? What is the general mood toward mgt?
5. Are the lines commutable? Are the lines from month to month pretty much the same or does scheduling "reinvent" the wheel every month?
6. And finally, any rumors when AWAC will be hiring again? And what can the realistic mins be expected to be?
I know I have alot of questions but I really don't want to make another bad move in my career. I have given up on the majors and really am looking for a regional that I can retire from someday. I thought I was there but the company subsequently fell apart. I really appreciate any information that can be provided. Thank you.
1. Do you still need an internal recommendation? What aircraft can a new hire expect? How long on reserve? What is the callout time? How soon until a newby can hold Denver?
2. How many days can the average line holder expect off every month? Mostly 2,3,and4 day trips? Is the typical schedule 4 on and 3 off? Are the days manageable or can you expect everyday to be 14 hrs with 6 legs? Whats the average time between legs?
3. Does pay start from date of hire? Family insurance? Hotel during training? How much $$ can you realistically expect to earn the first year? Second year? How much is per diem per hour? What about the pension? Is the 401k matched? Do some really senior guys have a "sweet" deal or is everyone worked to death?
4. Does the company back you up or are you hung out to dry on a routine basis? What is the general mood toward mgt?
5. Are the lines commutable? Are the lines from month to month pretty much the same or does scheduling "reinvent" the wheel every month?
6. And finally, any rumors when AWAC will be hiring again? And what can the realistic mins be expected to be?
I know I have alot of questions but I really don't want to make another bad move in my career. I have given up on the majors and really am looking for a regional that I can retire from someday. I thought I was there but the company subsequently fell apart. I really appreciate any information that can be provided. Thank you.