British Airways is recruiting “taxi crew” pilots at Chicago O'Hare @ $100,000 per year to move aircraft on the ground, as part of the airline’s efficiency drive to reduce delays and improve turnaround times at one of its busiest North American hubs.
Just A Car Guy [Unofficial]
May 5, 2026
By introducing dedicated taxi pilots, British Airways is attempting to streamline aircraft movements between gates and runways.
The move reflects a wider industry push toward operational specialization and improved on-time performance.
They will not be involved in takeoff or landing phases, which remain the responsibility of flight crews, potentially luring back retired pilots who are willing to live in Chicago
https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-will-pay-pilots-100k-a-year-to-taxi-ohare/
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