Aeromexico — Mexico's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member.
An Aeromexico captain earns an average of $145K per year, typically $107K–$182K. First officers average $75K ($53K–$107K). Figures are gross annual pay, before tax. Figures are as of March 2026.
Aeromexico is Mexico's flag carrier. From its hub in Mexico City it serves Latin America, North America (in partnership with Delta Air Lines), Europe and Asia, and it is a member of SkyTeam. The airline filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020 and completed its restructuring in 2022. It maintains a deep partnership with Delta Air Lines, and the Boeing 787-8/9 is the mainstay of its international operation.
* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.
| Position | Salary Range | Avg / Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain International widebody |
$107K–$182K |
$145K | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
$53K–$107K |
$75K | Seniority-based |
Captains fly international routes (B787/B737) and, for foreign hires, are paid in USD; First Officers fly both domestic and international routes and are paid in MXN/USD. Figures shown are reference values based on publicly available data and industry benchmarks — confirm actual pay conditions with the airline's own recruitment information. Yen conversions assume USD/JPY = 150. The cost of living in Mexico City is low, so USD-denominated income carries strong purchasing power. Mexico levies income tax, with a top rate of 35%.
Modeled from the captain / first-officer ranges above, sliced into standard career stages. Bands marked est. are derived from those ranges (not official); verified bands come from active-pilot data. Management pay is crowd-sourced from verified pilots.
| Career Stage | Years | Annual (pre-tax) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet / Trainee | ≤2 yrs | $19K–$28K | est. |
| First Officer — Junior | 3–5 yrs | $53K–$77K | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | $69K–$92K | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | $83K–$107K | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | $107K–$141K | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | $128K–$161K | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | $148K–$182K | est. |
| Management / Instructor / Examiner | — | Data wanted | crowd-sourced |
From its Mexico City hub, Aeromexico serves North America (more than 60 U.S. cities, in partnership with Delta Air Lines), Latin America (more than 30 cities), Europe (Madrid, Amsterdam and others) and Asia (Tokyo and others).
Boeing 787-8/9, B737 MAX 9, B737-800. Approximately 120 aircraft.
Type rating training is conducted at training centers certified by the relevant national civil aviation authority (ANAC, Aerocivil, DGAC, etc.) or compliant with FAA/EASA standards.
After the type rating is obtained, line training is flown with an instructor captain on board.
Proficiency Checks once or twice a year, in accordance with each country's regulations.
Seniority-based systems are the norm. Flight-hour requirements depend on the individual airline and on national regulations.
Discounted travel privileges for the employee and family members. Usable on alliance partner airlines as well.
Medical insurance for the employee and family members, combined with the country's public healthcare system.
Performance-linked bonus, paid once or twice a year.
15–25 days per year, in line with each country's labor law.
Hiring status: Hiring (post-restructuring). Open to ATPL holders.
The partnership with Delta Air Lines brings a large number of codeshare routes. Mexico City is Latin America's business hub.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico 🇲🇽 | $107K–$182K | $53K–$107K | Income tax applies |
| ANA 🇯🇵 | $138K–$220K | $88K–$132K | ~33% (Japan) |
| JAL 🇯🇵 | $138K–$220K | $88K–$132K | ~33% (Japan) |
* Salary figures are SSOT reference values (pre-tax unless marked tax-free). ANA / JAL shown as the Japan baseline — ~33% income tax applies in Japan, so after-tax take-home is lower than the headline. Tax-free carriers pay 100% take-home. Verify exact figures with each airline.
Aeromexico captain pay averages about $145K per year (range $107K–$182K), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Aeromexico first officer pay averages about $75K per year (range $53K–$107K), pre-tax, rising with seniority — see the Career Ladder above for the year-by-year breakdown.
Captain / First Officer (Now Hiring) — International route flying. Mexico City base.. Key requirements — License Required: ATPL (AFAC / ICAO compliant); English: ICAO Level 4 or above; Minimum Flight Hours: Captain: 5,000+ hours (B787 experience preferred); Spanish: Conversational level recommended. The partnership with Delta Air Lines brings a large number of codeshare routes. Mexico City is Latin America's business hub.
Aeromexico captains average $145K, versus roughly $170K at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.
Dividing the annual average by 12, Aeromexico captains earn about $12K a month and first officers about $6.3K. What actually lands each month moves with block hours flown, and where an annual bonus is paid the regular monthly figure sits lower with a spike in the bonus month.
Aeromexico first officers average $75K and captains $145K — a step of about $69K, or roughly 1.9×. The full range runs $53K to $182K, and where you sit inside it is set by seniority, type rating and the routes you fly. The seniority table on this page breaks the same range into career stages.
Every figure on this page is gross, before income tax. Captains average $145K and first officers $75K pre-tax, and income tax, social insurance and any local levies come out of that. Take-home depends on where you are resident and on your own deductions, so no single percentage applies. Airlines based in countries with no personal income tax — the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia — leave more of the same gross figure in your hand.
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