Pilot Survey Results

Part Time - 1%
Contract - 3%

How much do you make per year?

Less than $50,000 - 17%
$50,000 to $65,000 - 24%
$65,000 to $80,000 - 23%
$80,000 to $95,000 - 19%
$95,000 to $110,000 - 7%
$110,000 to $125,000 - 8%
More than $125,000 - 2%

Does your company have benefits?

Yes - 88%
No - 12%

How many days of overtime do you work per month?

0 days - 36%
1 to 2 days - 33%
3 to 4 days - 17%
5 to 6 days - 8%
7 or more days - 7%

How many total flight hours do you have?

Less than 1000 - 6%
1000 to 2500 - 15%
2500 to 5000 - 30%
5000 to 7500 - 24%
7500 to 10,000 - 12%
10,000 to 15,000 - 8%
15,000 to 20,000 - 1%
More than 20,000 - 4%

How many years of flight experience do you have?

Less than 2 years - 3%
2 to 5 years - 17%
5 to 10 years - 10%
10 to 15 years - 13%
15 to 20 years - 13%
More than 20 years - 44%

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

Well above average - 13%
Above average - 16%
Average - 40%
Below Average - 28%
Well Below Average - 3%

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

Well Above Average - 17%
Above Average - 27%
Average - 31%
Below Average - 20%
Well Below Average - 5%

Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?

Very Satisfied - 42%
Satisfied - 25%
Somewhat Satisfied - 22%
Not Satisfied - 11%

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

Less than 1 year - 27%
1 to 3 years - 23%
3 to 5 years - 21%
5 to 10 years - 14%
More than 10 years - 15%

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 - 23%
Leave the helicopter industry - 18%
Does not apply, not planning to leave - 24%

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

Pay - 35%
Pay & Benefits - 17%
Schedule - 6%
Helicopter/Equipment - 5%
Maintenance - 1%
Management - 9%
Travel - 6%
Flight Time - 1%
Does not apply, not planning to leave - 20%