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The majority of commercial pilots in the U.S. earn well over $125,000. Their counterparts who fly private aircraft earn comparable incomes, if not more, as flying is a luxury hobby and mode of transportation.
Select by four pilot certification levels:
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Airline Transport Pilots - Pilots who are certified to fly for an airline company and may transport multiple paying passengers.
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Commercial Pilots - Pilots who may fly for hire and carry passengers but are not qualified to fly for an airline — i.e., airplane ride pilots, private small craft piloting, and package/materials shuttle.
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Private Pilots - Pilots who are certified to fly alone with limited number of non-paying passengers.
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Student Pilots - Student Pilots are certified to fly with a flight instructor and solo upon the instructor’s endorsement of the student pilot's certificate.
Whether piloting commercial jets or private aircraft, these aviators have achieved a high level of status and success. They take in the great outdoors, relish in gourmet dining and travel to exciting destinations. They purchase luxury goods as well as aviation technology, products and services.
Select by:
Certificate Level:
| Airline Transport Pilot |
91,314 |
| Commercial Airline Pilot |
88,395 |
| Private |
132,675 |
| Student Pilot |
47,478 |
| Master Parachute Rigger |
677 |
| Recreational Pilot |
123 |
| Senior Parachute Rigger |
3,255 |
| Private Pilot (Foreign Based) |
9,193 |
| Commercial Pilot (Foreign Based) |
2,467 |
Certificate Type:
| Dispatcher |
8,348 |
| Flight Engineer |
354 |
| Flight Instructor |
9,447 |
| Ground Instructor |
13,130 |
| Repairman / Experimental Aircraft Builder |
3,261 |
| Repairman/light Sport Aircraft |
453 |
| Mechanic |
214,264 |
| Pilot |
362,879 |
| Repairman |
18,202 |
| Control Tower Operator |
20,676 |
| Rigger |
3,936 |
| Pilot (sec 61.75) |
11,663 |
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