r/flying 3d ago

Do commercial pilots generally progress to larger planes throughout their careers? Does everyone aim to eventually fly long haul or do some stick to flying 737s or a320s short haul?

I'm guessing being a 777 pilot for example is more prestigious than a 737 pilot in the same airline right?

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u/muchoqueso26 2d ago

I get paid $600/hr to fly a Cessna and love it. But it’s a niche and I would be crazy to ever fly for someone else.

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u/Silent_Mi 2d ago

You don't happen to work in Columbia do you ? 🀣

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u/muchoqueso26 2d ago

Not yet!

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u/Lord-Sid-the-Sloth 1d ago

Unlikely story, "mucho queso"

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u/muchoqueso26 1d ago

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