What is your take-home pay at the end of the month?
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To become a pilot does not compare to what academics a Doctor must pass through. That being said most airlines require a 4 year degree. After that you have 12-24 months training. In the US, you need approximately 5000 hours to be competitive and get hired by a major airline. So that is often similar to being an intern, working as an instructor/ regional pilot for 5-8 years. Then First year pay at most US airlines is poor at best and right now you may be 10-15 more years before you see any command time.
That being said, an airline pilot can probably shatter more lives in one day than a surgeon could in a lifetime...so what price do you put on that?
Lately not enough in my opinion!
That being said, an airline pilot can probably shatter more lives in one day than a surgeon could in a lifetime...so what price do you put on that?
Lately not enough in my opinion!
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As to the original question...how much pay/month?
Answer, $18K/month.
Experience is payed for, make no mistake.
PS: next most senior Captain in the company?
$17K/month/with overtime..
We pay based upon prior experience...always.
Type aircraft, L1011.
Them's the facts.
Answer, $18K/month.
Experience is payed for, make no mistake.
PS: next most senior Captain in the company?
$17K/month/with overtime..
We pay based upon prior experience...always.
Type aircraft, L1011.
Them's the facts.
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And then one more thing, about this comparison of a pilot and a GP.
One should not compare this. Even if I have studied a lot, probably much more than what the modern pilots have as a background, my education is just technical, not academical.
One should not compare this. Even if I have studied a lot, probably much more than what the modern pilots have as a background, my education is just technical, not academical.
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Captain 737NG West Africa( Lagos) 56 Days ON 28 Days Off, Transport to from work provided. Accommodation and food provided also return tickets to home base provided. Take home pay $8000 USD
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Emirates A330-340 TRI/TRE (7 to 9y)
+US$14000 (now 11500 EUR) /month TAX FREE
+12% company contribution into provident fund
Free accommodation
Free transport to/from work
Limited loss of license
Profit share (bonus) varies between 2 and 14 weeks
(this year 3 weeks)
+US$14000 (now 11500 EUR) /month TAX FREE
+12% company contribution into provident fund
Free accommodation
Free transport to/from work
Limited loss of license
Profit share (bonus) varies between 2 and 14 weeks
(this year 3 weeks)
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Originally Posted by casablanca
That being said most airlines require a 4 year degree.
