Canadian charter carrier Nolinor bumps 737 captain pay by 25-40%

Canadian charter carrier Nolinor Aviation has boosted the salaries of its Boeing 737 captains, with pay increases ranging from 25% to 40%. The starting salary for a 737 captain at Nolinor is now C$175,000 ($129,000), with potential increases to a salary beyond C$250,000, the carrier said on 9 April. It calls the compensation package “the most generous among companies operating in northern Canada”. The Montreal-based passenger and cargo carrier – which operates older 737-200s, -300s and -400s in far-northern Canadian territories – says the deal is ”a bold initiative aimed at valuing and retaining talent within its team”. “Recognising the crucial importance of its pilots in maintaining the quality of service for which the company is renowned, Nolinor has announced a major revision of the salary grid for its Boeing 737 captains,” Nolinor says. The boost in pilot pay is complemented by more rest days and a “future review of the salary scale for first officers”. ”We are proud of the exceptional skills and dedication of our pilots,” says Marco Prud’Homme, president of Nolinor. ”Their ability to operate in extreme conditions, be it on gravel runways or frozen lakes, demands recognition commiserate with their expertise.” Nolinor says the salary increase is also intended to attract talent and combat the shortage of pilots. <br/>