Solairus Aviation — a major private aviation company in the United States.
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 |
¥18.5M–¥32M |
¥24M | Pre-tax |
| First Officer Seniority-based |
¥13M–¥22M |
¥17M | 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 | ¥3.9M–¥6.5M | est. |
| First Officer — Junior | 3–5 yrs | ¥13M–¥17.1M | est. |
| First Officer — Mid | 6–10 yrs | ¥15.5M–¥19.5M | est. |
| First Officer — Senior | 11–15 yrs | ¥18M–¥22M | est. |
| Captain — New | 15–18 yrs | ¥18.5M–¥24.6M | est. |
| Captain — Mid | 19–24 yrs | ¥22.3M–¥28.2M | est. |
| Senior Captain | 25+ yrs | ¥25.9M–¥32M | 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.
Hiring status: Hiring (as of March 2026; applications close April 8, 2026)
Please refer to the original listing published on Latest Pilot Jobs for full details.
| Airline | Captain (range) | First Officer | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solairus Aviation 🇺🇸 | ¥18.5M–¥32M | ¥13M–¥22M | Income tax applies |
| ANA 🇯🇵 | ¥22M–¥35M | ¥14M–¥21M | ~33% (Japan) |
| JAL 🇯🇵 | ¥22M–¥35M | ¥14M–¥21M | ~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 ¥24M per year (range ¥18.5M–¥32M), pre-tax. Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks.
Solairus Aviation first officer pay averages about ¥17M per year (range ¥13M–¥22M), 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 ¥24M, versus roughly ¥27M at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.