Pilot advice
For pilots searching for their next challenge
The busy pilot’s guide to being kind to yourself
We know that pilot’s face many challenges with their busy schedules. Dealing with jet lag, irregular hours and shifting routines are just some of the factors that can increase your levels of stress and tiredness. It’s really important that you focus on your physical...
Inside the life of a female commercial Captain
We recently caught up with Aer Lingus Captain, Elaine Egan, to talk about being in an elite club of female captains, what she loves about her job, and the topic of much discussion, what she thinks about Brexit. Firstly, you’ve been a pilot for over 30 years now...
Wings: A pilot’s guide to opportunities and career development
Who are we? We're Aviation Job Search, the biggest job site in the world that specialises in just aviation jobs. We work hard to bring together all the latest aviation jobs, news and advice...
Life as a pilot: Long haul vs short haul
If you’re thinking of becoming a pilot, or are due to gain your ATPL soon, there are two main options that a commercial pilot can choose from - long or short haul, but what’s the difference? Here’s our simple rundown of the main differences between both. Life as a...
How to conquer jet lag: The professional’s guide
One of the most common questions asked to aviation professionals is ‘How do you cure jet lag?’ If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from jet lag, you’ll understand how challenging it is, so how do the professionals who work flying the skies cope with...
A guide to pilot licences
In this guide, we explain which pilot licence you will need to fly different types of aircraft, whether you want to fly professionally or recreationally. We cover everything from a Private Pilot Licence to the ATPL. We also explain what a ‘type rating’ is and when you’ll need one to fly.
How to become a pilot in the UK
To become a commercial pilot, you’ll need an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Training for this can take around two years and cost as much as £100,000. It’s therefore important to know all your options before you start applying for courses. We cover everything you need to know to get started.
Commercial Pilot: Salary Guide
The starting salary for a newly qualified first officer working for a small operation may be around £22,000 and could rise to well over £100,000 for an experienced long-haul captain. We reveal how much a pilot could earn with different airlines, flying different types of aircraft.
Top paying airlines for Pilots in the UK
Airline pilots were the 4th highest paid profession in the UK in 2016, earning an average of £86,915 before tax. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to earn depending on whether you fly long haul or short haul flights. We’ve also included some examples of airlines for each.
