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JonathanG-TX-308 · 02-02-2010

Hey Dan, how's it going?
I have a question about airline salaries. From everything I have read online, I was under the impression that salaries at major airlines max out around $200k for 20 yr captains depending on the type of aircraft you fly. However, the other night I met a FO for Delta at the bar I work at. He is a second year FO flying a 767, and he claimed he made $80k his first year, $160k his second year. He went on to claim that he has a friend who is a 777 captain at UPS who makes $700k a year. I thought he was full of himself and trying to seem rich and important, but I could be wrong. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jonathan

Comair Dan · 02-04-2010

Hey Jonathan,

Well your understanding is closer to what you can expect. As a 15+ year regional Captain you could expect around $110,000. At a major you could be looking at around $200,000 a year after 15+ years. Fedex and UPS have some of the highest payscales, and your looking at around $250,000 after 15+years. Hope that clears that up for you.

Dan

JonathanG-TX-308 · 02-04-2010

Thanks for clearing that up. I thought the guy was just trying to make himself feel important but I didn't really feel like calling him out on it.

02-02-2010	#1 (permalink)
JonathanG-TX-308 Future Professional Pilot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 34	Pilot Salaries Hey Dan, how's it going? I have a question about airline salaries. From everything I have read online, I was under the impression that salaries at major airlines max out around $200k for 20 yr captains depending on the type of aircraft you fly. However, the other night I met a FO for Delta at the bar I work at. He is a second year FO flying a 767, and he claimed he made $80k his first year, $160k his second year. He went on to claim that he has a friend who is a 777 captain at UPS who makes $700k a year. I thought he was full of himself and trying to seem rich and important, but I could be wrong. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jonathan

02-04-2010	#2 (permalink)
Comair Dan Pilot Career Coach Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 371	Hey Jonathan, Well your understanding is closer to what you can expect. As a 15+ year regional Captain you could expect around $110,000. At a major you could be looking at around $200,000 a year after 15+ years. Fedex and UPS have some of the highest payscales, and your looking at around $250,000 after 15+years. Hope that clears that up for you. Dan __________________ "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

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02-04-2010	#3 (permalink)
JonathanG-TX-308 Future Professional Pilot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 34	Thanks for clearing that up. I thought the guy was just trying to make himself feel important but I didn't really feel like calling him out on it.

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