Pilot
Aiden Nystrom
Pilot salary
$121,408
Pilot salaries naturally vary according the type of aircraft that they're flying. The median annual salary for the pilot of a large jet is an impressive $121,408. For a small jet, the median annual salary is$104,219. Non-jet aircraft pilots make significantly less
Education for Pilots
Need Aircraft operations, aviation, aeronautical engineering or related field
Need Up to 2 months of ground training; more 1500 hours of flight experience
Need Commercial pilot's license; instrument rating; airline transport pilot certificate
Need Strong communication, problem-solving and observation skills, good depth perception and reaction time, ability to operate aircraft computer and navigation systems
Painted plane
Blue Bird
Private Jet cost for Rents
CategoryRange (statute miles)Passenger CapacityHourly Rate*
Light800-2,4004 - 7$1,700-$2,850
Mid-Size1,200-3,4006 - 9$2,700-$3,500
Super Mid-Size3,300-4,0008 - 10$3,500-$4,200
Heavy3,000-6,5008 - 19$4,500-$5,800
Ultra Long Range5,400-7,00010 - 19$6,800-$8,500
Turbo Prop1,200-2,0006 - 9$1,400-$1,800