Browse Average Salary Ranges for Aviation and Airlines Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aviation and Airlines? There are 146 jobs in Aviation and Airlines category. Average salaries can vary and range from $47,607 to $188,239. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from November 25, 2019.

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Job Title	Experience	EDUCATION	Avg. Salary
Job TitleAirline Pilot	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$135,601	78.32%
Job Title, Experience, Education Ensures that trip of assigned flight (aircraft larger than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) is conducted in the safest manner possible. Determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulf More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Captain/Pilot in Command (Large Jet) Airplane Captain (Large Jet) Large Jet Captain
Job TitleAirplane Captain (Large Jet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$135,600	78.32%
Job Title, Experience, Education Ensures that trip of assigned flight (aircraft larger than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) is conducted in the safest manner possible. Determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulf More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Captain/Pilot in Command (Large Jet) Airline Pilot Large Jet Captain
Job TitleAirplane Captain (Small Jet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$115,800	66.88%
Job Title, Experience, Education Ensures that trip of assigned flight (aircraft smaller than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) is conducted in the safest manner possible. Determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to ful More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) Small Jet Captain
Job TitleAirplane Co-Pilot (Small Jet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$100,100	57.82%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assists captain of the aircraft (smaller than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) with flight duties. Supports captain in calculating flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to ensure aircraft meet More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Co-Pilot (Small Jet)
Job TitleCaptain/Pilot in Command (Large Jet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$135,565	78.30%
Job Title, Experience, Education Ensures that trip of assigned flight (aircraft larger than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) is conducted in the safest manner possible. Determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulf More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Airline Pilot Airplane Captain (Large Jet) Large Jet Captain
Job TitleCaptain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$115,754	66.86%
Job Title, Experience, Education Ensures that trip of assigned flight (aircraft smaller than 12,500 pounds at takeoff) is conducted in the safest manner possible. Determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to ful More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Airplane Captain (Small Jet) Small Jet Captain
Job TitleChief Helicopter Pilot	Experience5 +	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$155,245	89.67%
Job Title, Experience, Education Partners with general aviation management to establish and implement operating policies and procedures for helicopter pilots. Ensures flights are operated in compliance with all applicable FAA regulat More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Head Helicopter Pilot
Job TitleChief Pilot (Jet Fleet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$173,135	100.00%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assigns and supervises the duties of flight and ground personnel. Manages the overall operation of the aviation department. Coordinates aircraft maintenance with flight scheduling. Must stay current w More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Chief Pilot Jet Fleet Operations
Job TitleChief Pilot (Non-Jet Fleet)	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$114,516	66.14%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assigns and supervises the duties of flight and ground personnel. Manages the overall operation of the aviation department. Coordinates aircraft maintenance with flight scheduling. Must stay current w More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Chief Pilot Non-Jet Fleet Operations
Job TitleChief Pilot Jet Fleet Operations	Experience	EducationBachelors	Avg. Salary$173,200	100.04%
Job Title, Experience, Education Assigns and supervises the duties of flight and ground personnel. Manages the overall operation of the aviation department. Coordinates aircraft maintenance with flight scheduling. Must stay current w More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet)

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