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I'm sorry, but no, this is bullshit. SOME pilots on regional flights make a really low salary, but that's because they experience requirements for them are inc

by blhack 14y ago

I'm sorry, but no, this is bullshit. SOME pilots on regional flights make a really low salary, but that's because they experience requirements for them are incredibly low. Working those jobs is like a continuation of school, except you get paid just enough to buy food, instead of paying for the right to fly.

wtvanhest 14y ago
It’s not total bullshit. Salaries for regional pilots are extremely low and their hours are terrible which is why I always avoid those planes when possible. Private jet pilots are almost as screwed. Most regional jet pilots barely make enough to survive after they have a 4 year degree and have qualified for a number of ratings (licenses). After becoming a regional pilot, they then have a shot (small percentage chance) of working for a major carrier making approximately $50k per year (this would be someone in their late 20s early 30s applying for that job in most cases). If they are lucky they will make captain 20 years down the road and make $150k. http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,5.htm http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,5.ht...
- Wingman4l7 14y ago
  Check out http://www.salon.com/topic/ask_the_pilot/ http://www.salon.com/topic/ask_the_pilot/ -- he's done at least one good piece on the myth of the overpaid pilot.
- bdunbar 14y ago
  I don't think your link - at least the first page - supports your conclusion. Average salary for a pilot at American Eagle - a regional airline affiliated with American - is 46k. Average salary for a fast-food manager/assistant manager are 33-39k (see my link upthread).
  - wtvanhest 14y ago
    Here are the salaries for American Eagle Pilots: http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/payrates/American-Eagle-10.html http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/payrates/American-Ea... Notice how the FO (first officer) also called copilot starts at $21,669? Here is the shocking thing, if that same guy got a job as a store manager at American Eagle Outfitters, he would make almost 50% more: http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/American-Eagle-Outfitters-Salaries-E2642.htm http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/American-Eagle-Outfitters-Sa... And, before you say you should compare captains wages with manager wages, remember, the guy flying the plane is way better qualified to run an American Eagle Outfitters than the manager. But, what is the upper limit at American Eagle??? Well after you put in 20 years of service and you fly their absolute biggest jet you can expect to make just under $85k per year: Here is what you fly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_ERJ_145_family http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_ERJ_145_family I'm not saying piloting is a bad job, I'm just saying that there are a lot of low paying jobs out there in Aviation and I think it is funny how little information people have on the topic. In short, it isn't "total" bullshit.

by blhack 14y ago

wtvanhest 14y ago

It’s not total bullshit. Salaries for regional pilots are extremely low and their hours are terrible which is why I always avoid those planes when possible. Private jet pilots are almost as screwed. Most regional jet pilots barely make enough to survive after they have a 4 year degree and have qualified for a number of ratings (licenses). After becoming a regional pilot, they then have a shot (small percentage chance) of working for a major carrier making approximately $50k per year (this would be someone in their late 20s early 30s applying for that job in most cases). If they are lucky they will make captain 20 years down the road and make $150k. http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,5.htm http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/pilot-salary-SRCH_KO0,5.ht...

Wingman4l7 14y ago
Check out http://www.salon.com/topic/ask_the_pilot/ http://www.salon.com/topic/ask_the_pilot/ -- he's done at least one good piece on the myth of the overpaid pilot.
bdunbar 14y ago
I don't think your link - at least the first page - supports your conclusion. Average salary for a pilot at American Eagle - a regional airline affiliated with American - is 46k. Average salary for a fast-food manager/assistant manager are 33-39k (see my link upthread).
- wtvanhest 14y ago
  Here are the salaries for American Eagle Pilots: http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/payrates/American-Eagle-10.html http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilot/payrates/American-Ea... Notice how the FO (first officer) also called copilot starts at $21,669? Here is the shocking thing, if that same guy got a job as a store manager at American Eagle Outfitters, he would make almost 50% more: http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/American-Eagle-Outfitters-Salaries-E2642.htm http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/American-Eagle-Outfitters-Sa... And, before you say you should compare captains wages with manager wages, remember, the guy flying the plane is way better qualified to run an American Eagle Outfitters than the manager. But, what is the upper limit at American Eagle??? Well after you put in 20 years of service and you fly their absolute biggest jet you can expect to make just under $85k per year: Here is what you fly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_ERJ_145_family http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_ERJ_145_family I'm not saying piloting is a bad job, I'm just saying that there are a lot of low paying jobs out there in Aviation and I think it is funny how little information people have on the topic. In short, it isn't "total" bullshit.