Pilot Jobs

Pilot jobs are open across commercial airlines, cargo carriers, charter operators, and regional commuters, from first officer and ATP-certificate entry points to captain and check airman, with specializations in airline transport, cargo, and corporate aviation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles389+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerMetro Aviation
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type83% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Pilot (First Officer) - Midwest Region
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Pilot (First Officer) - Midwest Region
NetJets
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$86k - $118k/yr
First-Class Medical Certificate
5,001-10,000

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ExxonMobil
Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer
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Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer
ExxonMobil
Baytown, Texas
Chemical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Hard Rock International
Rotor Wing Pilot
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Hard Rock International
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
First-Class Medical Certificate
10,000+

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FPV Drone Operator / Test Pilot
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FPV Drone Operator / Test Pilot
eyesAtop
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Remote Pilot Certificate

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FlightSafety International
Pilot Instructor
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Pilot Instructor
FlightSafety International
March ARB, California
Compliance & Risk
IT Support
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Pilot Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Metro Aviation
    Metro Aviation33
  • Independent Living Systems
    Independent Living Systems28
  • Air Methods
    Air Methods22
  • PHI Air Medical
    PHI Air Medical17
  • Shield AI
    Shield AI15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Airlines
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pilot jobs.

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or restricted ATP with required flight hours
  • FAA First or Second Class medical certificate current and in good standing
  • Minimum total flight time including PIC and instrument hours as specified
  • Type rating in the aircraft operated or willingness to complete sponsored training
  • Clean safety record with no accidents, incidents, or violations on PRIA check
  • CRM training completion and current instrument currency within the past six months

Tips for Your Pilot Job Search

Tailor your logbook hours to each posting

Flight time requirements vary sharply between regional carriers, cargo operators, and corporate flight departments. Pull the exact minimums from each posting and list your total time, PIC time, and type-specific hours in a dedicated credentials block at the top of your resume.

Get your type rating on paper early

Many airline and cargo postings filter candidates before a human reviews anything. List every aircraft type, rating, and certificate on the first page of your resume so automated screening doesn't discard you before a recruiter sees your hours.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists pilot openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your certificate level, aircraft type, and preferred operation, then apply directly to each listing without bouncing across multiple sites.

Prepare a concise CRM narrative for interviews

Airline and charter interviewers consistently probe crew resource management judgment. Prepare two or three brief, specific examples of times you identified a risk, communicated it clearly, and resolved it, and practice delivering each in under two minutes.

Request a simulator evaluation date in your follow-up

After a conditional offer, the sim check is the last filter before a class date. Following up within a week to confirm scheduling signals professionalism and keeps your file active, especially at regional carriers processing high applicant volume.

Match your cover letter to the operation type

A cargo carrier values dispatch reliability and freight-schedule adherence differently than a fractional operator values flexibility and client-service skills. One paragraph that mirrors the operator's language from the job posting goes further than a generic aviation summary.

Pilot Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most pilots?

The companies hiring the most pilots right now include Metro Aviation, Independent Living Systems, and Air Methods, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Regional carriers and cargo operators typically post the highest volume of first officer and captain openings at any given time.

How many pilot jobs are remote?

About 17% of pilot openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the operational nature of most flight crew roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or office-based arrangements are aviation safety management, flight operations coordination, and simulator instruction rather than line flying positions.

How do you become a pilot?

You start by earning a private pilot certificate through an FAA-approved flight school, then build hours toward a commercial certificate, which requires additional flight training and written and practical exams. Airline-track pilots continue to an ATP certificate, which requires meeting minimum total flight hours. Most airline candidates complete a degree, accumulate hours through regional carriers or flight instruction, and progress to major airline operations over several years.

How do you get hired as a pilot with little experience?

Regional carriers and cargo freight operators are the most accessible entry points for pilots at the minimum ATP or restricted-ATP hour threshold. Flight instruction and banner towing are the fastest ways to build hours while staying current. Applying to structured cadet or flow-through programs at regional affiliates of major airlines gives lower-hour pilots a structured path to a mainline seat without waiting years on a seniority list.

What does the pilot interview process look like?

Most airline and charter interviews follow a structured sequence: an initial HR or recruiter screen, a technical knowledge interview covering systems, regulations, and weather, a behavioral or CRM interview using the STAR format, and a simulator evaluation in the aircraft type you would fly. Cargo and corporate operators may combine the technical and behavioral rounds into a single session, then move directly to a sim check before extending a conditional offer.

Where can I find and apply to pilot jobs?

You can find and apply to pilot jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by aircraft type, operation category, or location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your certificate level and experience. No separate signup is needed to apply.

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