once you pass the base check sim ride and a few other subsequent training sims, you go to actual line training(flying) and eventually get your line check - the (almost) full pay starts when you go to that line training - therefore, no flt pay during sims - but you do get all of the allowances - housing, school (only with valid receipts and good luck on getting in), etc. from day one. After passing the line check, you get the full line Captain basic pay rate as opposed to the training rate all of which will be specified in your contract. Any bonus pay should be pro-rated for the time you were employed AND LINE QUALIFIED (ie., not in any training) during the bonus period. They even use to offer a $6k loan, 12 mos. interest free for housing set up - you're gonna need it....