Line Pilot Jobs

Line Pilot jobs are open across commercial aviation, regional carriers, cargo operations, and charter services, from first officer to captain level, with specializations in narrow-body, wide-body, and turboprop aircraft. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateOklahoma
Top employerAir Evac Lifeteam
Top cityIdabel, OK
Top credentialFAA Medical Certificate
Companies hiring4

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Line Pilot - AEL 063 Abilene, TX
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Line Pilot - AEL 063 Abilene, TX
Air Evac Lifeteam
Abilene, Texas
Aviation Operations
Driving
Logistics & Fleet Management
$91k - $101k/yr
FAA Medical Certificate
1,001-5,000

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Line Pilot - AEL 122 Weatherford, OK
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Line Pilot - AEL 122 Weatherford, OK
Air Evac Lifeteam
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $143k/yr
FAA Medical Certificate
1,001-5,000

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Line Pilot - AEL 184 McCurtain Co, OK
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Line Pilot - AEL 184 McCurtain Co, OK
Air Evac Lifeteam
Idabel, Oklahoma
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $127k/yr
FAA Medical Certificate
1,001-5,000

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Staff Electrode Process Engineer - Anode & Cathode Pilot Line
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Staff Electrode Process Engineer - Anode & Cathode Pilot Line
Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Fremont, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$150k - $200k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Line Pilot - AEL 034 Wichita Falls, TX
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Line Pilot - AEL 034 Wichita Falls, TX
Air Evac Lifeteam
Wichita Falls, Texas
Aviation Operations
Driving
Logistics & Fleet Management
$107k - $117k/yr
FAA Medical Certificate
1,001-5,000

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Line Pilot Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Air Evac Lifeteam16
  • ACI Jet1
  • Daramic1
  • Amprius Technologies1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in line pilot jobs.

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with current medical
  • Minimum total flight hours meeting FAA Part 121 first officer or captain requirements
  • Current type rating on the carrier's operating aircraft
  • Part 121 or Part 135 scheduled airline operations experience
  • CRM and LOFT training completed within the past 12 months
  • Valid passport with no travel restrictions affecting international operations

Tips for Your Line Pilot Job Search

Tailor your logbook summary carefully

Hiring managers scan logbook totals first, so put your total time, PIC hours, instrument hours, and turbine time in a dedicated summary block at the top of your resume. Don't make recruiters calculate totals from raw entries.

List every type rating you hold

Type ratings are go/no-go filters in most line pilot postings. List each rating with the full aircraft designation, the date earned, and whether the rating is current. A buried or missing rating costs you interviews even when you're otherwise qualified.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists line pilot openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Match your experience to the fleet

Regional carriers prioritize multi-engine turboprop and regional jet time, while major carriers weight heavy jet and long-haul international experience. Read each posting's preferred aircraft type and lead your cover letter with hours in that specific category.

Prepare for simulator evaluations early

Most major and regional airline hiring processes include a simulator check before or alongside the technical interview. Review the standard profiles for your target aircraft, brush up on abnormal procedures, and treat the sim ride as part of your interview prep, not a separate step.

Negotiate your base assignment and seniority

Seniority number at the time of hire affects base assignments, schedule preferences, and upgrade timelines for years. Ask where your seniority number lands in the current class, which bases are open to new hires, and what the typical upgrade window looks like before you accept an offer.

Line Pilot Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most line pilots?

The most active employers for line pilots right now are Air Evac Lifeteam, ACI Jet, and Daramic, and the most openings are in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Cargo carriers and regional airlines tend to post high volumes of openings throughout the year alongside the major network carriers.

How do you become a line pilot?

You start by earning your private pilot certificate, then build hours through instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings. After reaching the FAA's minimum flight-hour thresholds, you earn your Airline Transport Pilot certificate. Most candidates then join a regional carrier as a first officer to accumulate Part 121 turbine time before applying to major or cargo operators.

Can you get hired as a line pilot with limited experience?

Some regional carriers and cargo operators hire pilots at the FAA minimum hour requirements and provide structured training programs to build line experience. Focusing your applications on carriers that operate aircraft you already have time in, maintaining a clean FAA record, and completing CRM training before applying all improve your odds at the entry level.

What does the line pilot interview process look like?

Most airline hiring processes begin with an online application and logbook review, followed by an HR screen covering background and availability. Candidates who advance typically complete a technical interview covering systems, regulations, and CRM scenarios, then a simulator evaluation in a representative aircraft. A final leadership or behavioral panel often concludes the process before a conditional job offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to line pilot jobs?

You can find and apply to line pilot jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from carriers and operators across the United States. Find roles that match your certificates, type ratings, and total time, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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