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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.
Cathay Pacific Airways, a Hong Kong-based airline, employs cargo pilots and passenger pilots in first and second officer positions. The company operates a pilot-training course, the Cadet Pilot Program, for those with no previous flying experience.