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Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Pilot reveals shocking amount he makes per flight
A pilot has revealed how much he makes and it might make a lot of people dream of taking to the skies. YouTuber and pilot Garrett Ray (@flywithgarrett) has shared a video explaining how much he earns flying for a major airline in the USA. Garrett is a first officer, sometimes known as a co-pilot, which means he acts as second-in-command to the captain on the plane. He explains that he makes $213.97/£157.24 per hour as a first officer. But then it starts to get a little more complicated. Garrett reveals that he aims to 'maximise my time at home' and 'maximise my pay when I'm away from home'. The pilot explains that although he really likes flying from JFK Airport in New York to Phoenix in Arizona and back, with a 24 hour layover in Phoenix, the route won't earn him the 'best bang for the buck'. This is because Garrett will end up spending around 40 hours away from home, but earn money for just over 10 hours of flying. The pilot reveals that he is now focusing on trips that earn him the most money for the shortest amount of time. He says: 'Today's trip I deadheaded from LGA (LaGuardia Airport) to DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) and then I operated DFW to LGA.' Deadheading is when a pilot is onboard the plane to reach their next flight but not involved with flying the plane. The pilot reveals that he is able to spend around four hours on his laptop while deadheading, enabling him to get other work done. Garrett explains: 'I was paid $1,556 (£1,143) for just over seven hours and my time away from base was just over nine hours. This is a phenomenal scenario. Yeah, I had to get up super early but I'm back by 3pm.' The pilot then explains that he made around $17,109 (£12,571) a month working 80 hours as a first officer. And pilots can earn even more once they're promoted to captain. In another video, Garrett reveals that a captain might make around $338.95 (£252) per hour. This means that Garrett could earn $27,116/£19,961 per month if he worked for 80 hours as a captain. Another experienced pilot has revealed why one particular part of flying makes those in the cockpit most nervous. Answering questions on his YouTube channel, commercial pilot Steve Schreiber – a former US Navy officer and regular plane crash analyst – was questioned about whether he was ever on edge when flying. @coleuploads asked: 'Are you more nervous taking off or landing typically?' In his typically jokey fashion that has helped him garner more than 640,000 subscribers to his @CaptainSteeeve channel, Schreiber said: 'Cole, it's Captain Steve, I'm not nervous.'
Khaleej Times
19-06-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
India plane crash: Pilot Clive Kunder cremated in Mumbai
Coping with the death of a loved one, especially a family member, is unimaginable. And on Thursday, in Mumbai, in the financial capital of India, a pale of gloom descended in the Kunder household. First Officer Clive Kunder, who lost his life in the ill-fated Air India crash last week, was cremated. The 32-year-old Clive Kunder's last remains were flown in from Ahmedabad in the morning and was kept at his residence in Goregaon West, the western suburbs, for family, friends and others to pay their last respects. And in a touching tribute, Air India remembered Clive's dedication and his passion for flying. "With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to First Officer Clive Kunder —- a young aviator full of promise, a valued colleague, and a deeply cherished member of the Air India family," the airline said in a post on X. #WATCH | Mumbai | Mortal remains of Clive Kunder, co-pilot of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, being taken for last rites — ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2025 "Clive's quiet dedication, grace, and passion for flying earned him the admiration of everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. At his prayer and funeral service, senior leaders from Tata Group and Air India stood beside his family, friends, and loved ones — to honour his memory, share in their grief, and offer strength during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to Clive's family. In this moment of profound loss, we stand with you — in remembrance, in sorrow, and in solidarity. Clive's spirit, warmth, and legacy will always remain a part of Air India. You will be remembered. You will be missed," the flagship carrier added. On Tuesday, the flight's captain Sumeet Sabharwal's cremation had taken place in Mumbai. Both the pilots had a combined flying experience of 9,300 hours. Captain Sabharwal had a flying time of 8,200 hours, while Kundar had 1,100 hours. Air India flight AI 171 bound for Gatwick, London, had just taken off from Runway 23 of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12, before the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plunged into a residential area of Meghani Nagar.
