Solairus Aviation — a major private aviation company in the United States.
An Solairus Aviation captain earns an average of $151K per year, typically $116K–$201K. First officers average $107K ($82K–$138K). Figures are gross annual pay, before tax. Figures are as of March 2026.
Solairus Aviation is one of the largest private aviation companies in the United States. It provides charter jet flight operations and aircraft management for corporate and private clients, delivering high-quality business jet services from bases across the U.S. The company is currently hiring Gulfstream G600 Captains based in Austin, Texas — an opportunity to fly one of the top-tier aircraft in the private aviation sector.
* 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 |
$116K–$201K |
$151K | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
$82K–$138K |
$107K | Seniority-based |
Figures are converted at USD/JPY ≈ 125 (as of March 2026). Compensation reflects the going rate for Gulfstream G600 Captains in U.S. private aviation. U.S. federal and state income tax applies. Actual terms should be confirmed directly with Solairus Aviation.
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 | $25K–$41K | est. |
| First Officer — Junior | 3–5 yrs | $82K–$108K | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | $98K–$123K | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | $113K–$138K | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | $116K–$155K | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | $140K–$177K | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | $163K–$201K | est. |
| Management / Instructor / Examiner | — | Data wanted | crowd-sourced |
Flights throughout the United States as well as international charters, driven primarily by business demand. Operations are centered on flights between major cities from the Austin base.
Gulfstream G600 (the company also operates the G550, G450, Challenger and other types).
A Gulfstream G600 type rating is required. Training is conducted at providers such as FlightSafety or CAE.
Training conducted in accordance with U.S. FAA Part 135 (charter operations) regulations.
Fly the Gulfstream G600, one of the highest-class business jets in service.
Industry-leading terms for a business jet Captain.
Stable assignment based in Austin, Texas.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solairus Aviation 🇺🇸 | $116K–$201K | $82K–$138K | 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.
Solairus Aviation captain pay averages about $151K per year (range $116K–$201K), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Solairus Aviation first officer pay averages about $107K per year (range $82K–$138K), pre-tax, rising with seniority — see the Career Ladder above for the year-by-year breakdown.
Captain — Gulfstream G600 — Based in Austin, Texas. Key requirements — Required Qualification: Gulfstream G600 (or G500) type rating; License: FAA ATP Certificate; Base: Austin, Texas. Please refer to the original listing published on Latest Pilot Jobs for full details.
Solairus Aviation captains average $151K, versus roughly $170K at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.
Dividing the annual average by 12, Solairus Aviation captains earn about $13K a month and first officers about $8.9K. 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.
Solairus Aviation first officers average $107K and captains $151K — a step of about $44K, or roughly 1.4×. The full range runs $82K to $201K, 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 $151K and first officers $107K 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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