With the recent payroll harmonization, we’ve received a number of questions from Flight Attendants on how the first of the month Flight Advance is calculated and, more specifically, if premiums such as ISM/Purser pay, galley pay and language pay should be included as part of this payment.
With the recent payroll harmonization, we’ve received a number of questions from Flight Attendants on how the first of the month Flight Advance is calculated and, more specifically, if premiums such as ISM/Purser pay, galley pay and language pay should be included as part of this payment. The following methodology applies for all Flight Attendants.
As provided for in Section 3.BB.2. of our JCBA, Flight Attendants receive seventy percent (70%) of base pay no later than the first day of each month. Base pay rates are established under the provisions of Section 4.A. of the JCBA.
The calculation of the flight advance is made as of the 20th of the month prior to the paycheck being issued and is based on the actual number of hours worked up until the 20th + the month’s remaining scheduled hours + paid sick leave & vacation hours.
If projected hours are |
Hours paid in flight advance will be |
Greater than 50 hours |
70% of 71 hours or 49.70 (49:42) |
30:00 – 49:59 |
35% of 71 hours or 24.85 (24:51) |
29:59 or less |
No Flight Advance will be issued |
The flight advance is paid at the hourly base rate and does not include overrides or premiums.
If you have additional questions, please contact your Local Council office.
