First officers at British Airways in 2025 typically earn a base salary starting around £65,000 per year, especially on short-haul aircraft.
Pilot Corner
Etihad Airways pilot typically earn a base salary plus allowances that, when annualised, come in the range of AED 360,000 to AED 720,000 per year (approximately USD 98,000 to USD 197,000 per year).
And while U.S. pilots have recently enjoyed huge pay raises, European pilots often face slower career growth and steeper costs just to get started.
Here is a look at how much Emirates pays its pilots, the benefits they enjoy, and the requirements one must fulfil to be considered for a role by the top airline.
LOT Polish Airlines (LO) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) were involved in a short but tense ground exchange when a LOT Boeing 787-9 delayed its departure while holding at runway 31 Left.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released new mandatory fatigue‑management instructions for airlines.
First officers working for Air NZ are paid an annual salary ranging from NZ$86,000 to NZ$161,000 (between US$51,600 and 91,600).
United Airlines is offering one of the most lucrative pilot compensation frameworks in the industry.
The Mumbai Police registered a case this week against a former Air India (AI) pilot who allegedly drew salary and allowances from both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) while serving on deputation.
easyJet pilots are paid an annual salary ranging from £57,235 to £157,424 depending on their overall experience and status within the airline.