What would be my best step forward tword Good paying pilot jobs?
Answer Mark What would be your best step forward toward good paying pilot jobs? Simply getting your foot in the door in the industry. Pay scales are based on “seniority” (tenure) with the airlines, so the sooner you start you will be on your way to a better income. It may come as a surprise to you, but starting out the pay for a regional pilot is about $22,000 and after a couple of years you can expect to make $30-35K. Not exactly a well paid position in the beginning. There is a lot of “dues paying” in this business to get to the better paying jobs. Once you have made captain at a regional you will be looking at closer to $50-60K. However, if you chose to leave and go to a major after several years, know that is often a pay cut to start as well. Regarding the 8-16 months and we will ‘make you an airline pilot’ academy programs: Only a few months ago, such pilots were still being getting hired with the regional airlines as they advertise. Program grads are guaranteed an interview only
