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Commercial Pilot jobs — apply across leading aviation employers
Commercial Pilots fly for airlines, regional carriers, charter operators, and aerial work companies worldwide.
Median Salary
$78.0k
$56.2k – $109k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for commercial pilots in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Commercial Pilot mandates, driven by fleet expansion, new airline launches, and rising pilot demand as legacy crews retire.
Compensation
Commercial Pilot compensation typically falls between $56.2k and $109k, with experienced cpls in the global aviation market commanding $109k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
Commercial Pilots typically progress to Pilot, First Officer roles, or into command upgrades, training captain, and chief pilot tracks across airlines and business aviation across the global hiring aviation market.
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Commercial Pilot jobs by city
Commercial Pilot jobs in Dubai
15.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
Commercial Pilot jobs in Abu Dhabi
12.7K openings · United Arab Emirates
Commercial Pilot jobs in Sharjah
9.0K openings · United Arab Emirates
Commercial Pilot jobs in Doha
13.5K openings · Qatar
Commercial Pilot jobs in Riyadh
11.9K openings · Saudi Arabia
Commercial Pilot jobs in Jeddah
10.7K openings · Saudi Arabia
Commercial Pilot jobs in Muscat
8.2K openings · Oman
Commercial Pilot jobs in Manama
7.8K openings · Bahrain
Commercial Pilot jobs in Kuwait City
8.6K openings · Kuwait
Commercial Pilot jobs in Singapore
14.3K openings · Singapore
Commercial Pilot jobs in Hong Kong
11.5K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Commercial Pilot jobs in Bangkok
10.7K openings · Thailand
Commercial Pilot jobs in Kuala Lumpur
10.3K openings · Malaysia
Commercial Pilot jobs in Jakarta
9.8K openings · Indonesia
Commercial Pilot jobs in Manila
10.7K openings · Philippines
Commercial Pilot jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
9.4K openings · Vietnam
Commercial Pilot jobs in Tokyo
11.9K openings · Japan
Commercial Pilot jobs in Osaka
9.0K openings · Japan
Commercial Pilot jobs in Seoul
10.7K openings · South Korea
Commercial Pilot jobs in Shanghai
11.5K openings · China
Commercial Pilot jobs in Beijing
10.7K openings · China
Commercial Pilot jobs in Shenzhen
9.8K openings · China
Commercial Pilot jobs in Taipei
9.0K openings · Taiwan
Commercial Pilot jobs in Mumbai
12.7K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Commercial Pilot in the global aviation market is around $78.0k, typically ranging from $56.2k to $109k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.
