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🇺🇸 United StatesBusiness JetG600 CaptainTexas

Solairus Aviation

Solairus Aviation — a major private aviation company in the United States.

¥24M
Capt. Avg (pre-tax)
¥17M
FO Avg (pre-tax)
Texas
Work Location
Gulfstream G600
Aircraft Type
Overview

About Solairus Aviation

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.

Headquarters
California, United States
Assignment Base
Austin, Texas
Type of Operation
Private charter (Part 135)
Aircraft Type
Gulfstream G600
Employment Type
Full-time employee
Income Tax
Applicable (U.S. federal and state tax)
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
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.

Career Ladder

Pay by Seniority

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 StageYearsAnnual (pre-tax)Source
Cadet / Trainee≤2 yrs
¥3.9M–¥6.5M
est.
First Officer — Junior3–5 yrs
¥13M–¥17.1M
est.
First Officer — Mid6–10 yrs
¥15.5M–¥19.5M
est.
First Officer — Senior11–15 yrs
¥18M–¥22M
est.
Captain — New15–18 yrs
¥18.5M–¥24.6M
est.
Captain — Mid19–24 yrs
¥22.3M–¥28.2M
est.
Senior Captain25+ yrs
¥25.9M–¥32M
est.
Management / Instructor / ExaminerData wantedcrowd-sourced
Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

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.

Fleet

Gulfstream G600 (the company also operates the G550, G450, Challenger and other types).

Training

Training & Checkrides

G600 Type Rating Training

A Gulfstream G600 type rating is required. Training is conducted at providers such as FlightSafety or CAE.

Part 135 Training

Training conducted in accordance with U.S. FAA Part 135 (charter operations) regulations.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Top-Tier Aircraft

Fly the Gulfstream G600, one of the highest-class business jets in service.

💰
Strong Compensation

Industry-leading terms for a business jet Captain.

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Stable Base

Stable assignment based in Austin, Texas.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Hiring (as of March 2026; applications close April 8, 2026)

Captain — Gulfstream G600
Based in Austin, Texas
Now Hiring
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.

Comparison

Solairus Aviation vs Japan Majors

AirlineCaptain (range)First OfficerIncome Tax
Solairus Aviation 🇺🇸¥18.5M–¥32M¥13M–¥22MIncome 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solairus Aviation captain salary in 2026?

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.

What is Solairus Aviation first officer salary?

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.

What are the requirements to become a Solairus Aviation pilot?

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.

How does Solairus Aviation pay compare to ANA or JAL?

Solairus Aviation captains average ¥24M, versus roughly ¥27M at ANA / JAL. Both figures are pre-tax; Japan applies ~33% income tax.