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Volaris vs LATAM Airlines
A side-by-side comparison of pilot careers at Volaris (Y4) and LATAM Airlines (LA) — covering salary, fleet, requirements, and more.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Volaris
LATAM Airlines
Country
Mexico
Chile
Airline Type
Low-Cost Carrier
Major Airline
IATA Code
Y4
LA
Regulatory Authority
DGAC
DGAC
First Officer Salary
$30,000 - $55,000
$40,000 - $80,000
Captain Salary
$80,000 - $140,000
$100,000 - $180,000
Fleet
Airbus A320/321neo
Airbus A319/320/321, Boeing 767/777/787
Requirements Comparison
Volaris
- DGAC ATPL
- Class 1 medical
- Airbus type rating
- Spanish proficiency
- Mexican work authorization
LATAM Airlines
- DGAC ATPL or ICAO equivalent
- 1,500+ hours total
- Class 1 medical
- Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency
Pros & Cons
Volaris
Pros
- +Faster career progression
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
Cons
- –Higher workload with quick turnarounds
- –Lower starting FO salary compared to US/Gulf carriers
- –Type rating required before application
LATAM Airlines
Pros
- +Modern fleet with 787 Dreamliner
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
About Each Airline
Volaris
Mexico's largest ultra-low-cost carrier, rapidly expanding across Mexico, Central America, and the United States.
Full Volaris career guide →LATAM Airlines
Latin America's largest airline group, LATAM operates across South America with international routes to North America, Europe, and Oceania.
Full LATAM Airlines career guide →Calculate Your Salary
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