Pilot Survey Results

Part Time - 1%
Contract - 4%

How much do you make per year?

Less than $50,000 - 17%
$50,000 to $65,000 - 25%
$65,000 to $80,000 - 21%
$80,000 to $95,000 - 18%
$95,000 to $110,000 - 7%
$110,000 to $125,000 - 8%
More than $125,000 - 4%

Does your company have benefits?

Yes - 91%
No - 9%

How many days of overtime do you work per month?

0 days - 34%
1 to 2 days - 35%
3 to 4 days - 19%
5 to 6 days - 5%
7 or more days - 7%

How many total flight hours do you have?

Less than 1000 - 7%
1000 to 2500 - 10%
2500 to 5000 - 33%
5000 to 7500 - 24%
7500 to 10,000 - 13%
10,000 to 15,000 - 9%
15,000 to 20,000 - 1%
More than 20,000 - 3%

How many years of flight experience do you have?

Less than 2 years - 3%
2 to 5 years - 11%
5 to 10 years - 11%
10 to 15 years - 12%
15 to 20 years - 15%
More than 20 years - 48%

How does your current pay compare to your overall flight experience?

Well above average - 12%
Above average - 17%
Average - 40%
Below Average - 30%
Well Below Average - 1%

How does your salary compare to others within your industry segment?

Well Above Average - 16%
Above Average - 27%
Average - 33%
Below Average - 21%
Well Below Average - 3%

Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?

Very Satisfied - 43%
Satisfied - 26%
Somewhat Satisfied - 21%
Not Satisfied - 10%

How much longer are you planning to remain at your current flying job?

Less than 1 year - 27%
1 to 3 years - 21%
3 to 5 years - 21%
5 to 10 years - 15%
More than 10 years - 16%

If you are planning to leave your current job, what are you going to do?

Stay in same industry, but go to different company - 35%
Go to another helicopter industry segment - 21%
Leave the helicopter industry - 19%
Does not apply, not planning to leave - 25%

If you are planning to leave your current job, what is the primary reason for leaving?

Pay - 35%
Pay & Benefits - 16%
Schedule - 6%
Helicopter/Equipment - 6%
Maintenance - 1%
Management - 10%
Travel - 6%
Flight Time - 1%
Does not apply, not planning to leave - 19%