Definition of slough. 1  1a : a place of deep mud or mireb or less commonly slew or slue \ËslÃ¼\ (1) : swamp (2) : an inlet on a river; also : backwater (3) : a creek in a marsh or tide flat. 2  2 : a state of moral degradation or spiritual dejection.
The salaries for Cathay Pacific pilots, as well as for other pilots, depend on many factors, including training, experience and the types of aircraft the pilot operates. The Airline Pilot Central website reports that U.S.-based Cathay Pacific pilots earn between $6,500 and $18,000 per month, depending on experience.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average salary of a Commercial Pilot is $73,490 per year. The lowest-paid 10 percent of Commercial Pilots earn $34,860, while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $119,650 annually.