Avelo Airlines Increases Pilot Compensation

Avelo Airlines reports that it has now raised pay rates for captains and first officers five times since its inception.

Kate O'Connor

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 08:22 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Avelo Airlines announced its fifth pilot compensation increase, with first-year captain pay starting at $240/hour (up to $298/hour) and first officers at $131/hour (up to $201/hour), plus a 125% pay incentive for flying 75+ hours.
The airline is actively recruiting direct-entry captains and first officers, highlighting the attractive benefits and quality of life offered to support its growing fleet.
Avelo plans to expand its fleet by at least five additional aircraft next year and will open a new pilot and flight attendant training center in Orlando, Florida, in early 2024.

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Avelo Airlines announced on Tuesday that it is increasing compensation for its pilots for the fifth time since the company launched in April 2021.

According to the airline, its first-year hourly pay rate for captains starts at $240 and first officers at $131. The pay rate is capped at 12 years, coming to $298 per hour for captains and $201 per hour for first officers. Avelo reports that it also offers a 125 percent pay incentive when pilots fly 75 hours or more.