What has airBaltic published about pay by rank?

In a vacancy archived in February 2025, airBaltic stated an annual average base salary of 90000 EUR gross for A220-300 Captains, including 45 block hours a month. The Senior First Officer vacancy archived in March 2025 gave an annual average base salary of 72000 EUR gross, also including 45 block hours a month. In April 2024, the First Officer vacancy listed an annual average base income of 57 800 EUR gross including up to 60 block hours a month, with 40 EUR gross per block hour. airBaltic notes that the remuneration in a vacancy is only valid for the term of that advertisement.123

What changed in 2026?

airBaltic announced in September 2025 a new pilot offer effective from 1 January 2026, with a commuting roster that lets pilots fly the A220-300 without relocating to a home base. Captains progress across 10 salary levels with a fixed step up each year, and experienced Captains can join at a level that reflects their experience. The amounts in the 2026 offer were not published in the sources reviewed for this page.4

What else comes with the job?

In 2024 and 2025, airBaltic offered sign-up bonuses of up to EUR 15,000 for Captains and up to EUR 10,000 for Senior First Officers. Pilots receive a permanent employment contract, and the A220 type rating is covered through a 3-year bond agreement. A base salary is paid from day one, with productivity pay added after the Line Check. airBaltic also points out that the tax rate in Latvia is approximately 33%.1256

Where are pilots based and how do rosters work?

airBaltic has permanent crew bases in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius and gateways across Central Europe. Monthly schedules are published 14 days in advance with preferential bidding. Pilots on the flexible roster get at least 11 days off a month, including two blocks of four days in a row. Senior First Officers can fast track to command within 12 months.56