PrivateFly Pilot Survey 2017

How do today’s pilots feel about their flying and jobs? How much do they earn? And what inspires them?

In November 2016, PrivateFly surveyed over a thousand global pilots – from across the aviation spectrum, including airlines, private aviation, cargo and military.

We have produced a white paper with the full findings from the survey. This report gives a fascinating snapshot of today’s pilot.

Key findings of the PrivateFly Pilot Survey 2017 white paper include:

The most common earning band for pilots is £40,000 - £70,000, the same as a London tube driver.
76% say they have wanted to fly since childhood.
87% of working pilots report feeling secure in their job. This is an increase against the 72% seen in a similar survey in 2012.
A global shortage of pilots is the biggest challenge the aviation industry faces in the next five years, according to the survey.
The average pilot has visited 25 countries, with Australia and New Zealand as their favourites.
Just 3% of the pilots taking part were female, in line with industry averages.
Pilots tell PrivateFly what they most love about their job, ranging from the philosophical to the practical.
And much more…

To receive a PDF copy of the PrivateFly Pilot Survey 2017 white paper, email us at sasha@privatefly.com.

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