How long can pilots go without flying?

(d) No pilot may fly more than 32 hours during any seven consecutive days, and each pilot must be relieved from all duty for at least 24 consecutive hours at least once during any seven consecutive days. (e) No pilot may fly as a member of a crew more than 100 hours during any one calendar month.

Do pilots have to pay for their flights?

Pay-to-fly is an aviation industry practice whereby professional pilots assume duty while paying for it. The practice extends to airline training in the form of type ratings with or without employment guarantee, that some pilots pay to increase their marketability.

Do pilots get paid hourly?

Airline pilots are hourly employees and are paid by flight hour. Due to the constraints placed on pilots by the FAA, most fly about 85 hours per month. There are more work hours involved, such as preflight planning, but time in the cockpit, and thus the pay, is usually about 85 hours monthly.

Do family of pilots fly free?

Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

How do pilots get compensated?

Because Pilots are compensated per flight hour under most airline contracts, pilot unions have negocitated a minimum monthly pay gaurantee, expressed in flight hours, in the event that airlines have seasonal fluctuations in block hours.

Do airline pilots have colateral duty?

With the exception of corporate flight departments, most airline pilots will not have colateral duties in addition to the safe efficent operation of scheduled flights at their airline.

How many hours does a pilot work per week?

So to answer your question, Pilot’s can easily be in the service of their company well in excess of 40 hours per week, and well in excess of 160 hours per month (40 hours * 4 weeks).

How many hours do Airlines guarantee flight hours?

The actual guarantee for each airline is available in the “airlines” section of this site, but in general ranges from 60-80 hours. I mentioned before that there is a misconception by the general public as flight hours DO NOT equal hours at work and/or away from home.