During training (6 months) your pay will be $1033.75, consisting of:
- Salary - $850.00*
- Production Premium - $183.75
*This amount is taxed according to Panamanian laws.
Once checked in the line your pay will be $3023.75, consisting of:
- Salary - $1700.00*
- Per diem – Guaranteed in 66 hours -$1,140.00.
- Production Premium - $183.75.
- Additional hours above 66 are paid $36.25 each.
They said that F/O flies about 84 hours a month.
*This amount is taxed according to Panamanian laws.
They do not have training bond.
To rent a good apartment it will be between $750 and $1200.
I heard from a Captain that you MIGHT take up to 11 months to start the IOE.
The traffic in PTY is really hard. I recomend to live close to Tocumen. Not downtown, otherwise you might take up to two hours to go to Tocumen during the rush time.
Copa still hiring F/O's, but you need to meet the requirements. 1000 TT for EXPAT's, Commercial License and English level 4 or higher.