2006-07-25 07:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
No, it's not about $150,000 average in the USA! Senior pilots with major airlines get that much and more for the last few years before they must retire at 60 years of age (or start flying cargo).
By the 30-year old flying a regional jet from Cincinnati to Omaha makes less than a school teacher and spends his layovers in, well, Cincinnati and Omaha!
And starting out, as a flight instructor or flying a twin-prop to build up your first 2,000 or so hours? That's in the flipping-burgers range of paychecks.
Fly if you love it. Not for the paycheck.
2006-07-25 13:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get that figure as an average? I worked as an Instructor for 7 years and averaged $13,000/year (being available 7 days a week, plus nights when needed). I now work for a freight company flying twins and earn $24,000/yr (for 14 hr work days, 5 days a week). Most airlines start off salaries (right seat) are around $18 - $22,000/yr. Corporate pilots flying Lears etc may earn around $80,000/yr depending on seniority. SENIOR Airline captains MAY earn over $150,000/yr. We don't fly for the money!!
2006-07-26 03:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by bevl78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career.
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2006-07-25 19:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋