Eagle Jet International, Inc. — a Europe-based charter operator that hires low-hour pilots.
An Eagle Jet International, Inc. captain earns an average of $88K per year, typically $66K–$120K. First officers average $48K ($35K–$66K). Figures are gross annual pay, before tax. Figures are as of March 2026.
Eagle Jet International is a Europe-based charter operator. For its A320 First Officer positions, it runs a distinctive hiring program in which EASA license holders who have not yet obtained the type rating — including low-hour pilots — are eligible to apply. For pilots straight out of training who want to build airline route experience, this is a valuable opportunity. Employment is on a contract basis (freelance included).
* 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 |
$66K–$120K |
$88K | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
$35K–$66K |
$48K | Seniority-based |
Because employment is on a contract basis, annual earnings depend on how much you fly and on the terms of your contract. Compensation is denominated in euros (EUR), so a currency conversion applies for Japanese pilots. For specifics, contact Eagle Jet directly.
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 | $35K–$49K | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | $43K–$57K | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | $52K–$66K | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | $66K–$90K | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | $81K–$104K | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | $96K–$120K | est. |
| Management / Instructor / Examiner | — | Data wanted | crowd-sourced |
Charter operations across various parts of Europe. Detailed route information is not disclosed.
Airbus A320.
If you do not already hold the A320 type rating, you may be required to obtain it at your own expense either before or after joining. Details should be confirmed.
Building line experience through charter operations.
Gain hands-on operational experience on European charter routes.
Because work is contract-based, there may be flexibility in working hours.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Jet International, Inc. 🇪🇺 | $66K–$120K | $35K–$66K | ~33% (Japan) |
| 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.
Eagle Jet International, Inc. captain pay averages about $88K per year (range $66K–$120K), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Eagle Jet International, Inc. first officer pay averages about $48K per year (range $35K–$66K), pre-tax, rising with seniority — see the Career Ladder above for the year-by-year breakdown.
First Officer (F/O) — Airbus A320 — EASA license holders; low-hour and non-type-rated pilots welcome. Key requirements — Requirements: Valid EASA Instrument Rating (IR); Type Rating: A320 type rating (not required to apply); Employment Type: Contract (Contract/Freelancer); Apply To: [email protected].
Eagle Jet International, Inc. captains average $88K, versus roughly $170K at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.
Dividing the annual average by 12, Eagle Jet International, Inc. captains earn about $7.4K a month and first officers about $4K. 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.
Eagle Jet International, Inc. first officers average $48K and captains $88K — a step of about $40K, or roughly 1.8×. The full range runs $35K to $120K, 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 $88K and first officers $48K 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.