benefits
Benefits at a Glance
Travel Benefits
Eligible immediately, Crew Member travel benefits begin the first day of employment (travel benefits for eligible dependents begin the first day of the month after the Crew Member has completed thirty days of continuous employment). Crew Members, eligible dependents and parents enjoy unlimited, complimentary, space-available travel on AirTran Airways. In addition, Crew Members and eligible dependents may enjoy reduced-rate travel on other airlines where agreements to do so are in effect.
Health
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of following month. Health insurance is structured into four tiers: Crew Member only, Crew Member and spouse, crew member and children, crew member and family. For the first year of employment, AirTran Airways contributes 50% toward the monthly cost. After the Crew Member's first anniversary, AirTran Airways contributes 60% towards the monthly cost.
Dental
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of following month. Dental insurance is structured into three tiers: Crew Member only, Crew Member and one dependent, and Crew Member and two or more dependents. For the first year of employment, AirTran Airways contributes 50% toward the monthly cost. After the Crew Member's first anniversary, AirTran Airways contributes 60% towards the monthly cost.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of following month. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is structured into two tiers: Crew Member only and Crew Member and family. Crew Members contribute 100% to this benefit.
Basic Life
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of the following month. AirTran Airways provides life insurance equal to one year's base income (annual salary). This benefit increases with all pay increases.
Optional Life and Dependent Life
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of the following month. Crew Members may elect additional life insurance coverage for themselves and may elect coverage for their spouse and dependent children.
Short-Term Disability.
If you're unable to work due to illness or injury, the Short-Term Disability program offers 22 weeks of benefits equal to 50% of your pay, to a maximum of $1,000 per week.
Basic Long-Term Disability
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of the following month. AirTran Airways provides long-term disability insurance for all full-time Crew Members. Benefit payments will begin after 180 days of disability and will be a 50% income replacement.
Optional Long-Term Disability
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins first day of the following month. Crew Members have the option to elect additional long-term disability insurance that would provide the maximum benefit of 66 2/3% income replacement.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible after 30 days of employment, benefit begins the first day of the following month. Crew Members may defer income into tax-free medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
401(k) Retirement
Eligible after six months of employment, benefit begins first pay period after six months. Crew Members may contribute up to 15% of annual base income into the 401(k). AirTran Airways matches 30% of total contributions.* Vesting is complete after three years of participation.**
Stock Purchase
Eligible after six months of employment, benefit begins the first pay period of the following quarter. Crew Members may contribute up to 15% of annual base income toward the purchase of AirTran Airways stock. Stock is purchased monthly at a 10% discount on the closing price of the offering date. AirTran Airways pays all administrative costs.
529 College Savings Plan
The College Savings Plan allows you to save today to meet the costs of higher education.
Employment Policies and Practices
AirTran Airways Crew Members benefit from a clear understanding of our Company's employment polices and practices while working with AirTran Airways. Our "Day 1" orientation program for all new Crew Members is fun, engaging and covers the policies and procedures new Crew Member need to know from the very beginning to get off to a great start.
Each new Crew Member receives a copy of our Crew Member Handbook that sets out AirTran's policies against discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), attendance, steps of progressive/corrective discipline and other related employment topics. Additional information, job specific work rules and applicable union contracts are addressed by each department in its technical training that follows our "Day 1" orientation.
AirTran Airways is committed to complying with all applicable benefit, compensation, employment, labor and/or safety laws covering our Crew Members including but not limited to applicable wage, hour and child labor laws.
AirTran Airways is an equal opportunity employer. All Employment practices are conducted without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship or disability. AirTran Airways maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with Executive Order 11246 on affirmative action; the Rehabilitation Act; and the Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
*Up to 6%
**Plan participation may vary based on membership in certain collective bargaining groups.