I was wondering about ballpark figures for entry level corporate jobs typically are. I know there are several variables - such as aircraft, location, etc. - but like I said I'm just looking for entry level ballpark. Wondering if maybe someone out there has published a list of salary ranges for different types of aircraft. I filled out a job application online the other day and one of the questions it asked was expected salary. For the last year I've been chasing regional jobs so this is new territory for me.

 

It will vary with your experience too. I'd ask for at least 40K. They won't pay much attention to it anyway. You can always say "comensurate with experience" or something like that.

C9

 

tell us what kind of aircraft and location or you will be simply guessing.

Example: an entry level GV newly typed F/O may start at 100-125K in a metro area while a King Air SIC may start at 20K in Florida.

 

The magazine Professional Pilot (at least I think that's what it's called) sometimes has pilot salaries in the back... It usually has a really good comparison of corporate/airframe salaries. It lists airline and fractional stuff too.

 

Its the June 2008 issue and if anyone wants a free complimentary subscription card let me know, first come first served. PM me your addy (USA) and I'll send it your way.

Lynn

 

NBAA 2008 Jet II (10-20k lb MTOW) Copilot:
Average: $47,575
10th Percentile: $30,000
25th Percentile: $40,000
Median (50%): $47,000

For a "typical" entry level Citation/Lear SIC position, I've heard everything from $25k to mid-50s. Personally, I think a lower-time pilot with no turbine experience and no ATP should reasonably expect the upper 30s or low 40s (higher if in SoCal or NE) as a starting salary.

Of course, if you can negotiate more then by all means do so!

 

In general, take the equivalent airline salary and roughly double it...

IE:

Entry level airline turboprop FO salary $15-20K. Corporate entry level turboprop FO (Such as a Pilatus or Kingair) = $30-40K.

Small jet FO: Airline (CRJ)= 20-30K. Corporate (Citation/Lear)= 40-60K.

Medium jet FO: Airline (737)= 30-40K. Corporate (Challenger/Hawker) = 60-80K

It's not perfect, but its a generally reasonable rule of thumb.

 

Im in the 40's as an entry level Lear FO in north Florida.

 

One thing that you might consider if you actually get an interview with someone is to look up the Stanton Group on the internet. They get their salary information directly from corporate HR departments as to what the pilots/maintenance techs. are actually getting paid, and I have found them to be the most acurate in regards to salaries and benefits. You will have to pay for the report, but it might be well worth it when you go into the interview. Also, this is a little off topic, but I wanted to encourage you a bit; I am the DO of a medium sized Fortune 100 flight department and we don't hire based on type ratings. We look for good flying skills, obviously, but we want a person who will fit in well. So if you get into an interview don't sell yourself short no matter how experienced the other candidates look. Arm yourself with the salary information, and tell them what you would like to make, and go from there. Best of luck to you.

 

Good information.

A decent place wont low-ball you, even in todays market...and most places do strive to hire the right person, not the type rating. An initial class is a small cost as compared to having a real jerkoff in the department for years to come..

good luck.