Do pilots fly for free internationally?


Do pilots fly for free internationally? The short answer is yes – the majority of airlines offer free flights as an employee benefit for pilots and often for their immediate family members. Before applying to an airline for a pilot position, be sure to ask about employee benefits in addition to pilot salary.


Can I be a pilot and live abroad?

Not sure if this is what you're asking but as a pilot you live anywhere you like and fly in the US (as long as you're a citizen or permanent resident). I know pilots who live in Asia, Europe and Australia. The airlines don't care where you live as long as you show up for work on time, rested and ready to fly.


Can a US pilot fly in Europe?

Can a US pilot fly in other countries? There aren't any substantial limits on traveling with your private license; you can fly all over the world.


Which is the best country to become a pilot?

The USA is one of the top countries for flight training. It is home to some of the world's oldest and most reputed universities and training institutions. It is also globally acknowledged for its flight education curriculum.


What country pays pilots the most?

Norway. With advanced aviation infrastructure and training, Norway offers a plethora of opportunities for pilots in Arctic regions to fjords. The demand for skilled pilots also opens doors to international opportunities. Norway is one of the highest paying countries for pilots.


Can my wife fly with me if I am a pilot?

Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors.


Do pilots get to choose where they live?

Where you live or commute to as a pilot is determined by your seniority. Each airline has different locations, or domiciles, across the country where pilots are based, called crew bases. Each pilot bids for the location they would like to be based, which is then awarded by seniority.


How much a pilot earns in Europe?

In Europe the average pilot salary is around €125,000. Most experienced long-haul captains in Europe can expect to earn around €250,000 at the latter end of their careers.


How often do international pilots go home?

The most labor-intensive schedule might place a pilot out of base for 12-15 nights in a month. An entire month's schedule for a line holder commonly includes four 4-day trips. Three of these nights are spent away from home, while the fourth day of the trip lands the crew member back in their domicile city.


Can I fly internationally as a pilot?

you're going to have to get trained and certified for several different aircraft along the way. So yes, if you become a pilot you may eventually be able to fly intercontinental routes and see the world, but it will likely take decades of work before you're in that position.


What is the highest paid pilot?

High Paying Pilot Jobs
  • Chief Pilot. Salary range: $84,500-$119,000 per year. ...
  • Private Pilot. Salary range: $83,500-$105,500 per year. ...
  • Helicopter Pilot. Salary range: $89,000-$104,000 per year. ...
  • Corporate Pilot. Salary range: $71,000-$100,000 per year. ...
  • Air Charter Pilot. ...
  • Airline Pilot. ...
  • Assistant Chief Pilot. ...
  • Commercial Pilot.


Do pilots get free hotels?

Do pilots pay for their own hotels? The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute.