A viral post of a Miami-based American Airlines captain’s paycheck puts pilot compensation at the center of a broader debate.

In essence, this means that widebody captains at American, as well as Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are regularly ...

Emirates Boeing 777 pilot Richard Vellinga said he gets free flights and good pay, but has atypical work-life balance given ...

An aviation enthusiast has taken to X to share a pay stub purportedly belonging to a Southwest pilot — and it shows the huge sum of money they made in 2025. Corbin Williams posted the picture on Dec.

The dream of soaring through the skies has long captivated many, but beyond the love for flying, becoming an airline pilot offers significant financial rewards. While many careers offer stability and ...

Pilot salaries vary significantly based on experience, employer type, and seniority, with earning potential increasing substantially over time. Major airlines offer the highest earning potential, with ...

Senior airline pilots at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit earn up to $270,000 annually. But their pay tends to be lower than it would be at Delta, American, and United. Some pilot unions are angling ...

Love to fly? Some of the world’s best-paid pilots make money delivering cargo — not passengers. FedEx Corp. (FDX) operates the world’s largest cargo airline through its subsidiary, FedEx Express.

UK pilots earn more than their French and Italian counterparts, but less than their US and German counterparts on average.

The first officer or copilot is second in command to the captain and assists in flight preparations and the operation of the ...