Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on AVweb.com.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) says business aviation pilots saw average pay raises of about 12 percent in the last year.
Survey: Business Aviation Pilot Salaries Up 12 Percent
The NBAA survey also found that retention bonuses for senior captains averaged $27,000.
Key Takeaways:
- Business aviation pilots experienced an average pay increase of 12 percent in the last year, with an overall average salary increase of 7.22 percent across all positions, according to the NBAA's annual compensation survey.
- The survey also revealed significant retention bonuses for senior captains, averaging $27,000.
- These substantial pay raises are largely attributed to the airline pilot shortage, which forces business aviation operators to increase compensation to retain their pilots and prevent them from moving to airlines or other operators.
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