Contract Profile: Alaskan Observers, Inc.

This is a summary of some of the major aspects, regarding pay and benefits, of the current (2009) AOI contract. We've tried to use the latest information available. We hope that it is the most accurate. Corrections are welcome.


Observers can request an assignment: No

Briefing/Debriefing/Waiting Pay: $85

• Meals reimbursed
  
• Weekends: No pay, meals reimbursed
  

Food Per Diem:

• Seattle: $25
• Anchorage: $35
• Dutch/Kodiak/Others: $50

Bonus Pay (150 days in calendar year): $8/day

Insurance Reimbursements: $95/mo (with proof of coverage)

Gear Reimbursement (Grades 2-7): $35/mo (up to $245 per calendar year)

Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (401k): 1.5% of wages pre-tax by contractor

*At Sea Daily Wages (paid as a 30-day month - no more, no less):

• Grade 1 (0-95): $3900.00/mo - $130/day
  
• Grade 2 (96-215): $4500.00 - $150
  
• Grade 3 (216-335): $5000 - $166.67
  
• Grade 4 (336-455): $5300 - $176.67
  
• Grade 5 (456-635): $5600 - $186.67
  
• Grade 6 (636-800): $5900 - $196.67
  
• Grade 7 (801 +): $6100 - $203.33
  

*At Sea wages were increased in 2009 by contractor without of Union negotiations.

Seniority in Hiring: 70% of priors Grade 2 and above.

Returning to previous pay grade after lapse of certification: 45 days