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Originally Posted by dpiatek  A few questions as I'm trying to figure out how much money I need set aside for the move. Sorry if these have been asked before but I've searched and haven't come across them directly.
For the FAA apartments like Walnut Gardens, etc., how much is required to pay upfront? Usually apartments require a deposit and first months rent. But since I've read about them being daily rates, I just wanted to make sure.
How many weeks into the OKC training until you receive your first paycheck?
Does the first paycheck include the per diem? I've read that you have to submit paperwork after being there so many days.
Is there a per diem for food expenses? I remember ALTRACON mentioning $49 but no one else usually includes it in the daily $81 per diem figure. So basically, you will be getting paid your 9$/hr salary, $81 daily lodging per diem, and $49 daily food per diem?
In regards to submitting paperwork for reimbursement of travel expenses to OKC, will this make it into the first/second paycheck?
Thanks, appreciate the help. |
Per diem is $79 and change everyday total. They don't care how you spend it. As long as you bring them a lodging receipt they will pay you the full per diem. I got paid at the beginning of my fourth week here at the academy and my per diem for the month and travel money (i drove) were deposited a few days before the paycheck. You can only submit per diem paperwork once every 15 days. So you can't submit your per diem stuff until your 15th day at the academy. Not sure how the payment works at places like walnut gardens. Just call and ask.