How to Find Pilot Jobs

Pilot jobs are available to fly for commercial, corporate and private clients. Although all pilots who fly for hire must have a commercial pilot's license, depending upon the nature of the aircraft, the pilot may be required to obtain different ratings. For example, as noted by Corporate Pilot Jobs, some pilots may have airline transport, instrument or multi-engine ratings. One of the highest levels for professional pilots to obtain is the level of airline captain, a job that pays an annual salary of about $200,000. Pilots are needed in both the civilian and military industries.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Visit Aviation Employment and Search PilotJobs.com

1. Get active in your pilot job search by visiting aviationemployment.com and searchpilotjobs.com. View current job listings that you are interested in learning more about. Read through the job descriptions and complete the application steps for jobs you want to apply for, In addition, search company listings of employers who are looking to hire pilots. Conduct your search by the company name, country, city or state for the areas where you are interested in working. Finally, be sure to submit a strong, effective resume to the website so that interested employers can find you when they conduct searches for available pilots.

   During your job search, another website to frequent isPilotJobs.com, a free regional and corporate pilot job database. Click on the links under the section labeled "Airlines Now Hiring" to learn more about available pilot jobs at these airline companies. To search through a larger range of airlines, click on the name of the airline you are interested in working for beneath the list of airlines on the left side of the page. Take advantage of the latest trainings listed at the site to keep your skills current while you continue your pilot job search.

2. Look Through Job Boards

   Set aside an hour a day or several hours each week to actively search national and international job board databases like Careeer Builder and Monster. Review posted job descriptions, names of hiring companies and salary ranges for open pilot jobs that interest you. Set up a profile at the job boards so that you can apply for jobs through the job board and automatically have your resume route from the job board to the employer.

3. Check with Aviation Associations

   Look for your next pilot job by connecting with aviation associations such as University Aviation Association, National Agricultural Aviation Association, Classic Jet Aircraft Association and local and state aviation associations. Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and training events and network with other pilots. Distribute your business card and resume to members who know of pilot job openings or who are looking to hire a pilot themselves.

4. Learn about Military Openings

   Contact the military to learn about the requirements to become a pilot in one of the four major branches of the military. Ask about reservist and active duty positions you might be eligible for. You can also check the military's official websites, click to the career section of the websites and research the online data provided to see if there is a fit for what the military offers and the type of pilot job you are looking seeking.

Resources

• Aviation Employment
• Pilot Jobs
• Find a Pilot