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Hire Captains — faster, vetted, worldwide
Airlines, airports, cargo carriers, MROs, aerospace manufacturers, ATOs, ANSPs, and business aviation operators use CosmoQuick to source qualified captains. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$193k
$139k – $270k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.3K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches aviation talent on type ratings, licences, experience, and destination — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Workforce analytics indicate that captains remain in critical demand within the global aviation market. Active postings are up by 12% over the rolling 12 months, mirroring fleet expansion, new airline launches, and rising pilot demand as legacy crews retire.
Compensation context
A median annual package of $193k is projected for captains in the global aviation market for the current quarter. Starting pay is benchmarked at $139k, while senior practitioners or type-rated leaders earn upwards of $270k.
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10.8K openings · Singapore
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8.7K openings · Hong Kong SAR
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8.1K openings · Thailand
Aviation industries hiring this role
Commercial Airlines hiring Captains
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Captains
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Captains
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Captains
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Captains
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Captains
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Captains
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Captains
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Captains
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Captain in the global aviation market is around $195k, typically ranging from $140k to $273k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.