How much does a pilot make in Japan?

Before takeoff, pilots review the weather and route, check the aircraft, and brief the cabin crew. In the cockpit they fly, watch instruments, and talk with air traffic control, then report conditions after landing.

Did you know? At ANA, one pilot examiner says a single flight can involve about 4,000 actions.

In Japan, aspiring pilots may study at university or a flight school, or join an airline's self-training program. They pass national license exams and train on aircraft; many begin flying as copilots in their late twenties and build experience toward captain.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, pay can differ with experience, captain or copilot rank, aircraft qualifications, airline size or type, location, and route. Flight-hour allowances and different duty schedules also matter.