Do airlines prefer fighter pilots?

Back in the day, years ago, yes - military pilots trumped civilian pilots. Today though, airlines don't have that luxury. It's all seniority based. That is, If you're a military pilot with 3000 hours and you apply for a job, the pilot who has 3700 at a regional airline will get first pick.



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In the 1980s, roughly two-thirds of all airline pilots in the United States had some form of military experience, be it Air Force, Army, Navy, or National Guard. Today, it is estimated that about one-third of airline pilots have military backgrounds, a sharp reduction that can be attributed to multiple factors.

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Fighter jet pilots are paid based on rank and time in service. They also receive additional bonuses and military benefits that contribute toward their annual salary. These include Flight Pay, Basic Allowance for Sustenance, Basic Allowance for Housing, and reenlistment bonuses.

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