Pay is deceiving there
Greetings, as a former AAI driver most important aspect of the pay scheme is to know you are paid the days you are available to fly. On the rotation, your off days are not paid days. So monthly / daily rates on a long contract will be less than one would normally calculate, yearly.
The pay has increased somewhat, but still deficient in the jumbo jet world.
Training is top notch, with many instructors of the Ex BA variety who know the B744 quite well.
There are other options throughout the year, but AAI furloughs at will, and will " send you home", at any time.
In my days there, fabulous group of aviators, fun as well.
Definitely a different cup of tea.
Safe travels...Sushi