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Norfolk, VA · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

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How much do virtual airline jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual airline in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual airline?

A Virtual Airline (VA) job involves managing or participating in a simulated airline as part of a flight simulation community. These roles can include virtual pilots, dispatchers, route planners, or airline managers who operate within a structured system that mimics real-world airline operations. While unpaid, VA jobs provide aviation enthusiasts and flight simulator users with an immersive and engaging experience. Many VAs use platforms like Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane, and some integrate with online networks like VATSIM or IVAO.

What are the typical responsibilities for staff involved in operating a virtual airline?

Staff working with a Virtual Airline are responsible for coordinating flight schedules, managing pilot rosters, ensuring compliance with virtual aviation rules, and maintaining active communication with members through forums or chat platforms. They might also be involved in generating flight events, updating the virtual airline’s website, and facilitating training for new pilots. Collaboration with a global community of aviation enthusiasts is common, meaning strong teamwork and communication skills are highly valued. This role allows you to deepen your knowledge of airline management in a simulated environment while building valuable organizational and leadership experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the virtual airline position, and why are they important?

To thrive in managing or operating a Virtual Airline, you need an in-depth understanding of airline operations, flight scheduling, and basic aviation regulations, often supported by experience in aviation management or a related field. Familiarity with flight simulation platforms, airline management software, and web-based scheduling and communication tools is crucial. Organizational skills, teamwork, and strong online communication abilities set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies are essential for ensuring smooth virtual operations, realistic simulation experiences, and effective coordination among virtual staff and pilots.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Airline job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 52% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 46% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,749 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Analyst/Sr Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

American Airlines

Fort Worth, TX

$81K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


American Airlines rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 374 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 26 rated airlines


Job description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job
  • The role is part of the Labor Analysis team within the Financial Planning & Analysis organization.
  • You’ll bring your enthusiasm and care for AA teammembers while ensuring proper financial forecasts for labor expense.
What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

  • Drive economic analysis and develop models to support better decisions across the business
  • Identify opportunities for financial and operational improvement and lead cross-departmental teams to initiate change
  • Complete assorted industry competitive assessment projects, including financial and operational performance benchmarking of other airlines
  • Develop and maintain detailed economic labor models, track and interpret financial and operational metrics related to American and other peer airline labor groups
  • Work closely with multiple departments throughout the company including Labor Relations, Crew Resources, Benefits and HR and Legal
  • Write Board of Directors packages justifying new labor agreements
  • Provide strategic and economic direction to Senior Management pertaining to labor contract negotiations, employee compensation and benefits, industry labor cost and policy comparisons and other internal consulting projects related to American’s 95,000+ employees
All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
  • Relevant experience in finance, network planning or revenue management
  • Strong teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to take initiative and work effectively in a variety of demanding situations
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and communicate proficiently with all levels of management
     

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Master of Business Administration

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

  • Ability to work in a team and demonstrate leadership skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a variety of demanding situations
  • Ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues using an analytical framework, and develop creative solutions to business challenges
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, with financial modeling and analysis experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of SQL and Access skills are a plus
What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.


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