How much do helicopter pilots earn?
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From: the land of redemption
salary?
Just to get in-line with the original 3D.....
In Italy, hems ATPL(H)+IR Capt, 10 years experience in medium Agusta helos flying multi crew and night shifts, with 2000 duty hours/year and 7/7 shifts gets 50K€ net/year; allowances, hoteles and transfers paid.
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In Italy, hems ATPL(H)+IR Capt, 10 years experience in medium Agusta helos flying multi crew and night shifts, with 2000 duty hours/year and 7/7 shifts gets 50K€ net/year; allowances, hoteles and transfers paid.
Cheers
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From: Land Below The Wind
What's the going rate nowadays?
My guess is that the best deals should be around USD12000/month including per diems, tax free and all expenses paid for. Locations are usually hellholes like Nigeria or the Middle East with type ratings that include AW139, EC255 or S92 in the O & G sector.
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From: australia
A bit more than that is on offer around the traps these days....Plenty of guys on 150-200K + USD with the benefits mentioned above ......UAE isn't exactly a hell hole either (nor is it without its issues) 
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From: Land Below The Wind
A bit more than that is on offer around the traps these days....Plenty of guys on 150-200K + USD with the benefits mentioned above ......UAE isn't exactly a hell hole either (nor is it without its issues)
Let's hear something from the regular offshore drivers touring 6/6, minding their own business flying the line.
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From: Out of Africa
West Africa?
I can tell you, its not worth it, even with the free food and accommodation. I
would work anywhere, but Westafrica, for that kind of money.
would work anywhere, but Westafrica, for that kind of money.
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Trog
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From: In the Orient
EC 225 Line Training captain in the far East...ex military, 27 years offshore flying (Tota time almost 20000 hrs) getting an equilvalent of USD 9000 (including retirement fund contribution) per month. After all the deductions left with only USD 6000 per month. Should have opted for airlines when I had the chance many many years ago. That is why I am still not rich...just wealthy!
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From: Land Below The Wind
Epip 's right gnow, there guys's with a fraction of your hours taking home almost double yours.
On the other hand if you are a national in your home country that about what you get. If you want more look abroad, be an expat.
On the other hand if you are a national in your home country that about what you get.
If you want more look abroad, be an expat.
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From: In the Orient
I know they are paying us a fraction of what we are supposed to get. Excuse is always we are not making( enough) money! Option is to go to a place called Nigeria where they are very short on pilots. On the other hand we have bondings to fufil and the good thing is we get to be home every day. Home is where there is good food and the cost of living relatively low so we loose some and we make some.
For my younger friends....the worst money that we can make is from earned income. Robert Kiyosaki the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad who also happened to be an ex helicopter pilot too is my champion! Maybe try to look outside the earned income box. Location and having time is alos very important!
For my younger friends....the worst money that we can make is from earned income. Robert Kiyosaki the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad who also happened to be an ex helicopter pilot too is my champion! Maybe try to look outside the earned income box. Location and having time is alos very important!
