Jacob M asked:


I am considering a career in aviation and I’m interested to know how good or bad of a life pilots have.
LEONARDO

One Response to “How much do airline pilots make, and how good is there life?”

1. BYRON on March 26th, 2009 7:59 pm

   RONALD

   My brother is an airline pilot for a —he makes 150,000 a year or more—(has been a working as pilot for about 9 yrs)he is going for captain soon and will make more. He works for UPS–his schedule varies–he’ll work 7 days and get 7days off–and he gets to travel and stay in the best hotels. That being said—-you have to really love to fly–it is not easy to keep up with the training–he went through alot and when he goes for training for upgrade, it is mentally and physically exhausting. He loves it,but he has had a life long love (since childhood) of airplanes and flying. He has a Bachelor’s degree in aviation–and was in the Air Force. Also, the market for commercial pilots is not too good right now–my brother is lucky to work for cargo transport, because passenger airlines have been in bad shape since 9/11 (except Southwest) many of my brothers friends who were employed by passenger carriers are out of work. Good Luck and I hope this helps you with your decision.