Methodology

Sources, in order of preference: official airline careers pages and pilot brochures, union (ALPA/Teamsters/AFA) pay tables, then reputable pilot sites (Pilot Career Center, Airline Apps, Rotate). AirlinePilotCentral (APC) is used only as a last resort when nothing else exists, and is labeled "APC (last resort, may be outdated)" with its update date. Third-party figures are labeled as such on the airline's page.

First-year FO pay is the base hourly rate for a new-hire first officer with no longevity credit. It excludes per diem, temporary premiums, profit sharing and bonuses, which are noted separately.

Figures are re-checked daily. Each day we revisit the source for every figure, update anything that changed, and record the change in the Recent changes list on the home page.

Every figure has a source link and the date we last checked it. Where sources conflict, we show the most authoritative one and note the others.

Unverified means we couldn't find a reliable, current source. We never estimate or fill in a number.

Upgrade time is only what an airline or a reputable source publishes (e.g. hour minimums). Real upgrade times depend on seniority and base.

Data lives in src/data/airlines.json. Spot an error? A corrections address is coming soon.