Flying the Boeing 747-8 can be financially rewarding, particularly for experienced cargo airline captains. UPS Airlines offers senior captains approximately $401 per credited hour, while Atlas Air’s top 747 captain rate reaches $332.
US Airline Pilot
In 2024, the average salary of a pilot at Chicago-based United Airlines (UA) is approximately $248,118 per year.
The pilot of a Delta Connection (DL) regional jet operated by SkyWest Airlines (OO) performed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a mid-air collision with a USAF B-52 bomber over North Dakota (ND).
A captain piloting the largest aircraft for a commercial airline can earn an average annual salary of $348,252, per recent pilot contracts.