British Airways is offering pilots up to $100,000 annually solely to taxi its aircraft

British Airways is hiring fully qualified Boeing 777 and 787 pilots for a role that never leaves the ground, paying up to $100,000 a year to move widebody jets between terminals at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. 

BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 777-336 G-STBJ (MSN 43703)

The position, called Taxi Crew, places experienced pilots at the controls during ground operations only, acting as Pilot in Command or Second Pilot while repositioning aircraft between Terminal 5 and Terminal 3 up to five times a day. 

No takeoffs or landings, just precise handling of massive jets in one of the world's busiest environments.

The setup comes from how British Airways operates in Chicago. International arrivals use Terminal 5 for customs, while departures leave from Terminal 3 alongside American Airlines, keeping connections tight.

With towing restricted and constant traffic, only licensed pilots can do the job. According to the advertisement, it's aimed at recently retired pilots still qualified to operate on the ground. This position frees up other pilots that are due to take the aircraft out to its destination.