A viral post of a Miami-based American Airlines captain’s paycheck puts pilot compensation at the center of a broader debate.

Supposedly, the screenshotted paystub was of a Miami-based American Airlines Boeing 737 captain. If you look closely, you can ...

According to American Airlines, the average salary for their new hires is $90,000 per year, whereas captains generally make a ...

The slip showed earnings between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, with the pilot bringing in a total of $16,762 that fortnight. After ...

When passengers board an aircraft, the flight crew is already at work—flight crew, cabin crew, and maintenance engineers all perform essential roles to move the aircraft safely to its destination.

Emirates Boeing 777 pilot Richard Vellinga said he gets free flights and good pay, but has atypical work-life balance given ...

That paycheck stops you mid-scroll. Airline pilots don’t earn a flat salary, their pay depends on who they fly for, what ...

The dream of soaring through the skies has long captivated many, but beyond the love for flying, becoming an airline pilot offers significant financial rewards. While many careers offer stability and ...

Senior airline pilots at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit earn up to $270,000 annually. But their pay tends to be lower than it would be at Delta, American, and United. Some pilot unions are angling ...

The first officer or copilot is second in command to the captain and assists in flight preparations and the operation of the ...