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Aer Lingus vs Iberia
A side-by-side comparison of pilot careers at Aer Lingus (EI) and Iberia (IB) — covering salary, fleet, requirements, and more.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Aer Lingus
Iberia
Country
Ireland
Spain
Airline Type
Major Airline
Major Airline
IATA Code
EI
IB
Regulatory Authority
EASA
EASA
First Officer Salary
€55,000 - €90,000
€55,000 - €95,000
Captain Salary
€120,000 - €190,000
€120,000 - €200,000
Fleet
Airbus A320/321/330
Airbus A319/320/321/330/350
Requirements Comparison
Aer Lingus
- EASA ATPL
- Class 1 medical
- EU right to work
- 500+ hours multi-crew
Iberia
- EASA ATPL
- Class 1 medical
- Spanish proficiency
- EU right to work
Pros & Cons
Aer Lingus
Pros
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
Iberia
Pros
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
About Each Airline
Aer Lingus
Ireland's flag carrier, now part of IAG, operates transatlantic and European routes from Dublin and Shannon.
Full Aer Lingus career guide →Iberia
Spain's flag carrier operates extensive routes to Latin America and Europe from its Madrid hub.
Full Iberia career guide →Calculate Your Salary
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