How much can the pilots in command of America's airlines expect to earn in 2026?

Salaries in the industry have continued to rise.

First officers can expect to pull in over $100,000 in their first year of service with legacy carriers assuming around 75 ...

With pilot salaries differing dramatically by airline, location and hours flown, most averages posted in job salary round-ups fail to paint what can be a very different individual picture. The average ...

A Spirit exec told its pilots' union it needs to save $100 million a year on their contract. If a deal isn't reached by October, Spirit could ask a bankruptcy court to reject the union contract.

An American Airlines pilot’s pay stub has ignited a fresh flashpoint in the debate over U.S. wages, after a screenshot showing nearly $458,000 in year‑to‑date compensation ricocheted across social ...

Pilot ranks, denoted by stripes on their uniforms, represent a pilot's seniority, experience, responsibilities, and corresponding compensation, with ranks typically progressing from Cadet to Captain.

New data from airlines, recruiters, and industry groups shows pilot hiring rebounding after a 2025 slowdown, with momentum ...

Through its no-cost, no-fee Alumni Association, ATP provided graduates with free CFI certificate renewal, free and discounted airline interview prep courses, sponsorship to seven industry networking ...