Training for a private pilot's license can be completed in about 40 hours, while commercial pilots must accumulate at least 250 flight hours in addition to first officer, instrument navigation ...

Business Insider spoke with three private aviation executives from XOJET, Jet Linx, and Flexjet and learned what they're looking for above all when hiring new pilots to fly their aircraft.

Starting off, entry-level jet pilots can earn between $50,000 and $80,000. The average salary for a private jet pilot is $134,630.

by Emma Allen Mon, January 27th 2025 at 10:31 PM ...

Lucas, now 23, is a private pilot flying a Gulfstream jet across the world. She says the money is good and she's traveled to Peru and South Korea, but dating is hard.