Private Jet Pilot Salary - What Do We Make?
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2020
- How much do private jet pilots get paid? In this video I break down my pay schedule over the course of my career thus far and dive into the ProPilot Salary Study to show how much private jet pilots get paid across the industry.
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23 I was beer bonging 4 loco's in the Marines... Your making the correct choices in life my friend.
Typical marine 😂😂😂. Thank you for your service though
You have no idea how much I love this comment lmao
Me too! Yut!
😂😂
If I smell anymore 4loco in life I might die on the spot! 😭😂
You are a prime example of network=net worth. Good on you for getting out there and taking risks.
thank you, I really appreciate that
Well said. Keep at it
You’ve definitely hit the gold mine man! I’m 24 and an airline pilot so I can speak to the other side of the industry. I’ll say this…quality of life and opportunity definitely favor the charter flying. However, I did speak to a FedEx captain who showed me a paystub for $54k in one month. Granted, it is all about seniority but the money is in cargo! Not uncommon for senior cargo captains to make $500k plus. Add in some other responsibilities like sim instructor, etc…$750k+ 🤷🏼♂️
wow i might do this
@@bobby-bk9sw I know a FedEx 777 captain doing $350k a year working 10 days a month.
@@OMG_No_Way jesus
@@OMG_No_Way can I fly 2 at the same time? :)
In the Europe story is completely different. I fly citation jet and make 1700€ per month net as FO. Salary in per say wizzair is 21k per year GROSS for F/O and 26k for SFO. You get extra per landing and miles and that takes u to like 4500€ gross. In Europe tax is higher u get from 2500-3000. And for business aviation. I know that Vista jet pays 4000 gross for FO. So all in all ridiculously low salaries in Europe.
Hey Ryan, been watching your videos for a while now, ever since your ATP days, and man you are one driven individual. I'm a little older than you (25) and decided to switch into the aviation industry (just wrapping up my private), but I like how you show your multiple streams of income. I think it's great to show the reality that pilots should have a plan b. Much respect and keep the vids coming!
I love your English, it's very understandable I havent not even noticed I've switched language
1099 recipients actually pay 7.5% MORE than W-2 employees. However, being self-employed you can deduct all kinds of expenses.
Exactly
Self employed pay the employee and employer share…FICA 15%+, but you have many more tax deductions on the income side
It's actually around 12.5% more. As a W2 employee your employer pays half your social security and FICA. I own a company and am a 1099. Although, it appears 1099 pays more; they only pay it on adjusted net income. I end up only owing taxes on a small percent of my income. You can write up meals, office expenses, your car (if you do it right), gas, insurance, mileage, any financial or property losses, and until recently even any sales tax you paid through the year. There's many more deductions. Its not a bad gig. I will admit dancing with the IRS could be scary at times, and April 15th every year is my least favorite day of the year.
as a student currently that is still looking for a direction this was a fantastic video really pulls the curtains back and shows off the info with some well placed wisdom
helped me alot
Very impressive! Thanks for sharing...it was very informative and I appreciate the candor about your own experience.
Just turned 21, headed to ATP at the end of this month with credit Private. Wish I had started as early as you did, mad respect. Thanks for the great video! Excited for the journey.
You liking ATP so far?
Great insight. Looking forward to completing my training in an accelerated academy soon. Probably moving to Vegas to network into a right seat after completion. See ya in the air soon🦾
Wow! Very successful. Especially at the age of 23.
Congrats on getting the G650 job at a young age. My experience was similar. I got a G-IV job with no jet time and being relatively young.
You’re correct about the airline pay structure. Years with the company equates to the compensation.
However, I have been flying for a Fortune 50 Company for the last 20 years and our salaries are based on years with the company. The longer you’ve been here, the more you make.
We top out in our salary range at year 20. I think you’ll find that most good corporate jobs compensate the same way.
When we interview to hire pilots, we are assuming that if you’re resume is good enough to get the interview, you’re qualified and are probably a good pilot. So, being a good pilot and doing a great job while important, doesn’t factor in to your compensation.
Another factor is we hire Captains.
We also have a self sign up policy for crewing trips. Basically I pick my schedule. We have some guys who work less than I do and some that may work more. It doesn’t effect compensation.
We are unique with the self sign up but for the guys I know at other good corporate jobs, their compensation is years of service based within the given salary range their company has in place.
Informative and enlightening, Thanks Ryan!
Very nicely explained and objective information. Thanks man!
Great video I think a lot of people would benefit form all the information you provided!
I was a free lance flight examiner for a while for CAE MESA on their European program. They are a European based company who paid decent wages with benefits to their CFI''s. The company's ethos was not to screw their CFI's. An attitude which was reflected in the quality of the instruction given to the students.
love how thankfull u are , always stay humble, good man
Congratulations, thanks for all the good information. All the best 🤙🏻
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
I love this video. Very informative!
Love the transparency. I was in a very similar situation than you 10 years ago. I flew a Lear 55 and a Lear 60 part 91 making 90k. Had the same mentality of wanting my skills and personality to show my worth over others (I am very competitive). As soon as I hit 23 I went to a regional which didn’t pay a quarter of what they pay now and took a huge pay cut. The money is made in the airlines. The stability is in the airlines. You don’t want to be 50 years old and have 23 year old Ryan that smiles better, and is more hungry and will do the job at half your salary taking your position. That’s what the years of seniority in an airline gets you. I agree it’s unfortunate that you’re just a number but trust me in the long run that’s a good thing. Big airlines want 121 time. In part 91 you don’t know when or where you’re going on most cases, think about calling sick or if something happens what happens.
Trust me jump over young and don’t wait around too much. It’s worth it. An idea I am a first officer at a major U.S. airline and I make 200k. I call sick and no one bats an eye, I have travel benefits and many other benefits corporate doesn’t have. A sacrifice at 23 isn’t the same as a sacrifice at 40. The first year will be bad although with how airlines are it won’t be that hard as it was for me but I guarantee you it’s worth it for a career. I have a friend that works at frontier that was flying G650s. He doesn’t regret it one bit and only regrets not doing it sooner.
Regardless best of luck to you. You seem like a go getter. I just left those same questioned they left me when I was young and that I answered myself and made the move.
What did you do to build up to that 1500 flight hours? I'm currently planning out my journey
Love the video man, feel like I’ve been shooting out apps everywhere lately. I would kill for an FO position on a Citation or similar. Looking for anything I can get to get a start in the corporate world.
Dude, youre a badass, You certainly know your shit and give us the information that really matters. Thank u!
Great video brother!! Been thinking about getting into the pilot industry!
reminds me of civil air patrol we got to play with cessna 150s at a young age thx to maj frank & capt mary kunkowski at apollo 1 squadron
Extremely refreshing to hear this from a junior flight attendant, keep up the great work and one day you might be in my jumpseat.🇺🇸
Being in your jumpseat is probably not on his bucket list🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome video bro!! This is great information about the aviation industry 💯
Thank you!
Great info, keep up the good work
You are very driven and know your worth. Keep up the great work.
Nice video. This was helpful for me, thanks.
Love this guy! What a role model! Salute!
Enjoyed the video!!
Thank you for the information.
CPT Ryan, thought I might chime in and give you a little chuckle. When I was your present age I got my first professional ride as a FO!! IT WAS AN UPHILL CLIMB TO THE COCKPIT! You guessed it; the glorious DC-3. I was guaranteed 500 a month, but after relocating and reporting for work I was told that I would actually be starting it 280 a month until the probationary period was over. Keeping those 1790 synced was a monumental task. Yeah that was a long time ago. you would probably call that dinosaur stuff. Really happy for you and I pray that you only go up from here. Let me be honest with you about one thing; sure flying is demanding and you can really get overloaded sometimes, but every time I got paid I actually had the feeling I should be paying them because I love flying that much. I hope you love it as much as I do. Do you remember what Leonardo da Vinci's famous quote was? "For once man has tasted flight he shall walk forever with his eyes turned skyward, for there he has been, and there he longs to be"......... Cordially & Best Wishes, Chuck 🛫🛬📖🙏
Can you do a video on the lifestyle differences between commercial, corporate, charter, etc? Like what does their weekly, monthly, and yearly work routines look like for the salaries they make?
Another great informative video for aspiring pilots like yourself. Would you be able to do a video about people wanting to spend serious dollars on a Gulfstream type ratings training like the pros and cons? Thank you.
Sick man! Good on you. I’ve seen your videos over the last couple years. I started seeing them when I was instrument instrument pilot school 3-1/2 years ago. Since then, I’ve graduated college (141), flight instructed, obtained a E175 type with republic airways, escaped furlough by coming to the cargo side of things and now hold a 737-800 type rating and fly for southern air. Sounds like we both made some sick progress in a short amount of time. My first flight ever was 2/16/16.
Wow, you progressed fast
Congratulations on the G650 opportunity I’m in the cooperate industry as well love it
*I'd love to fly corporate one day, so I love following your journey because you also taught, and are into real estate - all my interests' as well. Keep up the great videos!*
I would also love to fly corporate! It always has been my dream job
Great point Ryan about airline seniorty rules I agree.
Hey Ryan.
Love your content, keep up the great work!
I have a few questions.
I understand that it is possible to rent a jet and to hire a pilot for an chartered flight.
Am I correct in this understanding?
And if so, where would someone start to look if they where looking for a pilot for hire and a plane for rent?
Corporate flying has kind is intreuiging! Maybe when I'm a bit old but for now I'll stick to Crop Spraying :) Great pay for a short season, and usually pretty exciting thanks for sharing your journey!
Except for that toxic shit your breathing! Hard pass on that shit!
My first flying gig in the private jet scene I was flying either the citation 550 captain that was paying 400 per day and later down the like I flew as FO on a falcon 50 and that brought me 550 a day. Both with the same company under part 91.
Hi Ryan! Thank you so much for your video. I somehow stumbled upon your video and I’m glad! Great video!!!
I’m currently bonded but will be leaving in a couple of years and exploring options to the airlines but have always dreamt of working for the private jet industry as a pilot. Are we able to connect up as I would like to start early in learning/gen up on things in this industry to know if it’s for me too. Thanks in advance!
Man I've been trying to get my PPL since 2018. I work for an airline as a flight attendant and taking time off is kinda difficult. I went back to school this summer and it didn't end well so now I'm in debt and trying to pay that off before I go back and kinda losing hope.
You made your own opportunities... that s for giving me hope for our youth...
Great video!
Nice video. Some good information for sure.
I noticed you seem to be looking past the camera, maybe at the screen that’s showing the camera framing or maybe your notes (nothing wrong with some notes). Just threw me off a bit though. Just something I kept noticing when watching this. I felt like you weren’t talking to me (the camera) but rather the person behind me.
Anyways, thanks for sharing your journey from CFI pay to what you make now. It helps put into perspective that networking is everything in this industry and if you get a start with the right people who can help you get to your next spot and move up then you can get to a very comfortable position in a decent time frame.
Maby he's just cross-eyed
I am just getting to know a Lady that is a "Private Jet" Pilot. We have not talked about incomes, yet... but as our relationship gets stronger, this will certainly become 'relevant' ... So this is Great information for me to know a 'range' of where our combined income will fall... as well as something of an idea what her spending habits look like. Not that I would make such a decision based on incomes... but it IS a part of blending our futures together.
There are many things that come into play. I was held in Houston because an agency did not supply crew for my RPN-10 Falcon 8X to traverse GOMEX between Houston and Miami.
Super good video! What school would you recomend for someone exiting the military?
Great video mate, you have done well for yourself and your current salary is impressive to say the least. Curious to know how did you manage to squeeze all the required flying hours in order to fly a GS and alike?
Good stuff man. Keep it up, remember watching you when I began my career, time flies.
what do you do now?
Great video man. For those of us getting into the flight industry and finishing up training, how many hours did you have when you were hired at the charter company?
Experience. #1.......You've done well with your networking
Great video, Ryan. Get to the airlines ASAP. Much better quality of life and significantly higher salary.
I see a lot of young folks here commenting. For you youngies. Understand that this guy is super lucky. This guy hit the lottery. No joke! Understand that his path is not normal but extremely lucky. Please don't think this happens to everyone. The standard is that you do not fly an airplane like that until your 40ish or even 50ish years old. Some people may never ever fly a G650 or Global because they never got that type rating offered to them for free. Again, I see to many yuenglings commenting that don't get it. If your looking for money. The airlines will be the best option on AVERAGE! If your looking to live the dream then corporate is the way, but put money second. This review is not the norm. You probably have a 1 to 2 percent chance of this happening to you.
Truer words have never been spoken. Lottery ticket for this kid. I know countless people who have spent years at regionals only to just get on at a major at 45 yrs old. Timing means everything. Also know some that caught the wave and are flying FedEex international at 35 yrs old. Your mileage may vary. Stay safe out there
He is NOT lucky... he's BLESSED!!!! HE says it himself.😑
@@michellestone7011 yes and people who hit the lotto are blessed too
@@kronosblade3002 everyone has a fate and destiny. I started my career in 4th grade. I may be lucky/ blessed but I worked my tush of many young yrs and still.
This is pretty spot on. It's about timing. At 23, most pilots are CFI's making about $10/hour on average. Also you can reasonably expect to be at a major before 40. The pilot shortage has accelerated this a little. One of my flight instructors started at a regional in 2016, and in 2021, is now a Jetblue FO. He's in his very early 30's.
Your the man! Hope to be your FO one day!
wow totally impressed with your status flying a G650. How would you brake it down in terms of experience of flying.For example...would you rather hire a pilot (captain) from the commercial field ,military or someone that has both .? I know this is a very broad question,but just to get an idea. Thank you very much !!!
Good Video- glad to see you do one back towards aviation instead wholesale real-estate.
Thank you
Thanks fo sharing
I'm 26. This is motivation! I feel as though time is running out but I won't give up. I've been flying on and off for 10 years now but definitely getting my PPL next year! no more excuses and bad decisions.
How have you been flying without a PPL? Sports?
@@macuser1232 paying for discovery flights, going up with owners, going up with pilots who happened to have an empty right seat. Nothing consistent.
Lol at 26 you’d have 40 years nearly double your life to make just a career of it. Completely fine
It’s alllll about networking to get these jobs. He was right about the fact that your “personality” factors in. It’s not strictly a meritocracy. They have to like you and you need to “fit” a certain type of profile too.
Love your style
Diggin’ the Air-King 116900. I see you Ryan!
What do you think about Honda Jet Elites? I know you are use to flying something bigger. And they are fairly new to the private sector. I'm thinking about buying stock with them, Smaller, faster but range is roughly 1600 miles max. Which is like 2 and half hours of flying before having to refuel. Let me know. Thanks!
One of my friends is a co-captain on a G650 flying a corporate gig. He makes around $250k a year. I'm a bit surprised to hear a F/O salary on that jet is so low.
Very Nice!
How crazy the algorithm. I saw your face and was like bruhhh! That's Ryan!
Another great video!!! So proud of you. ❤️
You are very beautiful 👌
Awesome videos man! Just getting finished at ATP it is cool to see where an ATP alum can go.
As an airline pilot unfortunately I have to agree. I was a captain making good money but then downgraded due to Covid and now paid close to half as much. The seniority system works if you manage to be there a while. But the system does encourage you to do the bare minimum. If you have a 75 hour line (most post Covid lines only pay this) then you essentially leave your home for upwards of 21 days per month. And if you bid reserve and live in base you might fly only a few days yet you get 75 hours either way.
Isn’t that kind of the point of being an airline pilot though. As we get older our seniority gets better and eventually the goal is to do the least amount of work for the most amount of money?
I’m a 30 year 747 pilot, work at FSI LGB a few days a month (650). Maybe see you in recurrent sometime.
You might be a little low on the salary for the aircraft you fly, but the other big benefit is the networking you get. Right place at the right time.
Great info in the video for up and coming pilots and those thinking about a career in aviation. You are a good example of drive and motivation= results. But one thing that I noticed was about the 1099 vs w-2:
Did you say that being on a 1099 is better than a W-2? NEGATIVE. At the end of the year, you have to pay income tax on the 108k, plus another 15.3% soc/medicare taxes. On a w-2, you still would pay income taxes, but only half (7.65%) of the employee taxes, your employer is supposed to pay the other half.
A 1099 is an illegal way for many companies to get out of paying the 7.65% and also providing benefits (health insurance, paid vacation). If you work on a schedule and have no choice in taking trips, then you are an employee not a contractor. But if you are cool with the setup, no worries. Just don't forget to send in your quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS. As I'm sure you know, besides doing the income tax return each year, as a contractor you are required to calculate/estimate your taxes and send in 1/4 of the amount quarterly.
Meh. It's kinda accurate. But I have a feeling you don't know know what an airline job is like. For one, you get amazing medical benefits, 16% 401k match (like 16% even if you don't add a dime of your earnings 😳). Then there's profit sharing bonuses, not to mention flying anywhere worldwide for free. Yes free. Or riding other airlines for the price of tax only. If you like to travel, that's pretty awesome. The best part is, there's unions that take care of you. So you never have to worry about your job going away (or working half the year). Granted, we aren't usually chillin' in,,,,, wherever that was you were at. Now,,, we usually have about 15 days off/month. So 3-4 days per week. I'm never gone from my family more than a few days. Guessing you don't have a family yet. But when you do,,, being gone a lot won't be cool. Now,,,, some airlines are also paying up to $100,000 cash signing bonus. Think about that. 100k cash just to walk in the door. Of course the job itself is different. At the airlines we don't have a few fancy people on board. We have hundreds of lives we're responsible for. Kinda different. A private jet goes down,,, meh. An airliner goes down,,,, people's families were on board - it makes the news. Seniority? Yeah,, it does matter. That's more of a problem with young people like yourself though. No one is willing to put in their time. Instant gratification is the new game. It may take some time to gain seniority,,, but then it means more. Anything quickly gained can be quickly taken. Seniority cannot. I think it's apples to oranges. Really two totally different jobs. Unless you've been at the airlines, I don't think you should make comparisons. Just talk about what you know. Personally,,, I'm jealous. I would have loved to fly some cool stuff like the Gulfstream, but I went from a Duchess straight in to a CL65. I'd say that I'll see ya around in my right seat,,, but I'll be at a major before you could get through training at a regional. Good luck with corporate man. Just don't glorify it. Unless you're at a Fortune 500 company,,,, airlines are the way to go. 😉 - Josh
Wise work environment jet instead of prop. Less noise more performance yet more money in my view for a safer aircraft. Well done!
Considering the amount you fly ...on/off, that is one amazing pay. Time is the most valuable asset. The more amount of affordable free time you have is AMAZING.
Hourly worth is the number one thing to calculate. I'd rather get payed $60/hr for less time spent working than $20/hr full time.
Keep that job! I am a Learjet 35 PIC in Germany and I make, with all benefits, 90000 USD at the age of 31. And I guess you didn’t have to pay for the type rating. In Germany you usually have to pay the rating. Really awesome at your young age to have and grasp that opportunity.
I’m not sure because I’m not a pilot but in the US after high school you have to pay for everything unless you get into a great company that will pay for you to get your certifications but if you need the certification before even working there’s even fewer companies that would pay for that
@@robertct06 Same here in Germany. I pay 500€ a month to the bank to pay off my loan. For the last 10 years. Aviation actually sucks;)
36 and feel like my job is at a standstill... considering getting my pilots license and going commercial. Just hesitant about leaving this union job. Need to see if I'd pass the medical first due to an old back injury.
Whew, so many acronyms. I just came here to see what it would cost to hire a full time, exclusive pilot and what they would expect. i.e. I would want availability to be almost constant and good to go at anytime (other than vacation times etc) ,perdiem when out, aircraft to buy that they can fly etc. Would I have to have 2 pilots? Or 1 for a smaller like cessna 310. up to a Citation M2? NON-International mostly, Possibly onnce a year overseas. Could they be 1099 or corporate employee? What benefits would they want? Based on the numbers you mentioned I would definitely want them to work for me exclusively with 24/7 on call. Ultimately I would love to find one that's both a pilot and certified VIP protection. So I wouldn't need so many bodies.
I’m 24 and an FO in a hawker for a charter company. Any advice on making connections to further boost my career. Ultimate goal being to fly a Gulfstream or Global?
How would the transition be if you were in the airlines for 5 years or so and then transition into corporate. Would you have start on a cj3 or would you get upgraded to something else
Im 18, just started college. I already work on cars and get paid to do so, I race and get paid to do so and paid to win, and I have a pretty big following and quite a bit of connections in the automotive scene. My real passion is aeronautics and my plan is to go to the navy after college to become a pilot. I am already saving all of the money I have made now, I plan to live far below my means while in the navy and save money while also getting my wings. Then I plan to fly privately after the navy and start an airline or private jet service with the money I have saved. I also plan to open a shop for big power cars as well. You have been a huge inspiration to me and I plan to be as far ahead of my peers as humanly possible.
One piece of advice regarding your future plans in aviation, DON'T let anyone change your mind, keep focused on what's ahead, don't get discouraged as sometimes things don't go exactly right. KEEP Focused on that goal and you will succeed ! One day you will look back and say, wow that was a lot of work but it will all be worth the final outcome.
Fly Navy!
Son do you know how to make a million dollars running your own air charter company? You start out with a billion!
I'm 34 and currently doing my PPL in Germany. Are there chances to get a F/O job at the GA with 38 years (CPL + ATPL frozen)? What do you guys think?
I am in flight school right now about a month out from hitting PPL, about 10 or so from grad with CFI. I’m starting to realize I don’t think I want to be a CFI, just doesn’t seem like my thing. I will graduate with 450 hours, any recommendations on different aviation jobs I could pursue to work up hours?
It’s always been my dream to become a pilot. I remember being 10 years old waking up early morning just to play flight simulator x. Lol I was using nothing but mouth and key board lol but those days really instilled my love for flying and aeronautics. One day I will become a pilot 👏🤝✈️💗🥲
Nice watch! I can't quite tell wat it is. Would it be an Omega?
What school did you go to? I just came across your videos after deciding to get my license and change careers.
Can you please make a video about your private jet pilot schedule?
May I ask what the charter school you worked for in Scottsdale? I am student pilot looking to finish my pilots license then be able to gain some hours as an instructor.
Thanks Ryan
I may be a little older to you, but I really look up to you. I am 1000% trying to follow in your footsteps. Let’s speak it into existence!
Hi Ryan
What do you advise if someone is 57 years old and wants to start the studies for CPL/IR...?How easy is for him to find job as a corporate jet pilot?The age limit for a corporate jet pilot is still 65 for flying in States or more?
Thank you!!
I’m a ramp agent (baggage handler) for Delta. It’s insane that I’m going to take a pay cut to start off as a pilot. How can the rampers make more than a private charter FO?
I’m 21 and currently at the LZU ATP campus and I know you went through there, and I was wondering if you had any suggestions on who to talk to there and to network with on jobs in that area from when you were there.
Go across the field to Gwinnett Aero and see if you can catch the owner, Daniel. He runs a management company as well. Great guy. I will also be across the field at the flight school if you ever want to talk.
Wow I really love flying period. It's really going to be hard for me to decide what to specialize in.
i have farm in ohio and looking to buy farm in phillipines what cheapest jet to buy to get there and then what plane would you buy to get there? thanks for advice
also wher would best price to park it and mantain it when not flying it?
What'd you reccomend for someone whos's younger that wants to get into the buisness jet industry?