Why A 20% Pay Raise Still Isn’t Enough To Stop Royal Canadian Air Force Pilots From Leaving For Air Canada

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In terms of base pay, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots are among the best paid of any air force. The base pay is comparable to that of US military pilots and is generally more than that of counterparts in Europe. That said, what exactly counts as ‘base pay’ and currency movements, among other factors, can alter the ranking.