Due to the mandatory retirement age of 65 and the growing market, the industry is facing a major pilot shortage problem. Studies show there will be a shortage of 60,000 pilots by the year 2030. Southwest Airline pilots earn an average annual salary of $222,000, however some Southwest pilots earn as much as $549,000. Regional airlines are paying sign on bonuses of $17,000+. Contact Jordan Abromovitz at Finley Aviation at 412.334.3662 or
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