Commercial Pilots

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 44,660 - 160,480

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Commercial Pilot responsible for flying aircraft on charter and air ambulance routes. Candidates must have a valid Commercial Pilot certificate. The role involves teaching regulations, performing minor maintenance, and planning flights according to conditions. Commercial Pilots in the U.S. earn between $44,660 and $160,480 annually, with a range depending on location. This position offers a chance to work in an exciting aviation environment.

Qualifications

  • Valid Commercial Pilot certificate required.
  • Ability to perform minor aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Teach company regulations and procedures to other pilots.
  • Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work.
  • Obtain and review flight data to determine plans.
  • Pilot aircraft in poor visibility conditions.
  • Rescue and evacuate injured persons.
  • Contact control towers for clearances and instructions.

Skills

Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making

Education

Commercial Pilot certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office
SBS International Maestro Suite
RMS Technology FliteSoft
Electronic aircraft information databases
MJICCS PilotLog
Nimblefeet Technologies Captain’s Keeper
Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro
Polaris Microsystems CharterLog
AirSmith FlightPrompt
Skylog Services Skylog Pro
doXstor Flight Level Logbook
AeroPlanner
Notam Development Group Airport Insight
Standard generalized markup language SGML
Navzilla
Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
Flight simulation software

Job description

Commercial Pilot

Commercial Pilot duties involve flying fixed‑wing or helicopter aircraft on non‑scheduled air‑carrier routes, including charter, air ambulance, and air‑tour services. A valid Commercial Pilot certificate is required.

Responsibilities
  • Teach company regulations and procedures to other pilots.
  • Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work, or arrange for major maintenance.
  • Obtain and review data such as load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, and flight schedules to determine flight plans and identify needed changes.
  • Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
  • Rescue and evacuate injured persons.
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
Qualities & Skills
  • Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure proper machine functioning.
  • Monitoring – Assessing performance of self, others, or organization for improvements or corrective action.
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.
  • Active Listening – Fully attending to others, asking questions, and refraining from inappropriate interruptions.
  • Judgment and Decision Making – Selecting the most appropriate action based on costs and benefits.
Tools & Technology
  • Microsoft Office
  • SBS International Maestro Suite
  • RMS Technology FliteSoft
  • Electronic aircraft information databases
  • MJICCS PilotLog
  • Nimblefeet Technologies Captain’s Keeper
  • Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro
  • Polaris Microsystems CharterLog
  • AirSmith FlightPrompt
  • Skylog Services Skylog Pro
  • doXstor Flight Level Logbook
  • AeroPlanner
  • Notam Development Group Airport Insight
  • Standard generalized markup language SGML
  • Navzilla
  • Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
  • Flight simulation software
Salary

Commercial Pilots earn between $44,660 and $160,480 annually.

State Mean Salary (Annual)
  • Alabama $91,100
  • Alaska $91,850
  • Arizona $80,000
  • Arkansas $78,310
  • California $97,720
  • Colorado $91,930
  • Connecticut $127,950
  • Delaware $97,420
  • Florida $110,540
  • Georgia $130,760
  • Hawaii $102,350
  • Idaho $76,310
  • Illinois $99,990
  • Indiana $75,790
  • Iowa $92,090
  • Kansas $96,370
  • Kentucky $106,470
  • Louisiana $85,440
  • Maine $58,540
  • Maryland $110,240
  • Massachusetts $97,740
  • Michigan $93,640
  • Minnesota $106,300
  • Mississippi $103,000
  • Missouri $93,420
  • Montana $82,290
  • Nebraska $79,700
  • Nevada $102,590
  • New Hampshire $66,240
  • New Jersey $93,440
  • New Mexico $99,400
  • New York $127,590
  • North Carolina $82,060
  • North Dakota $82,880
  • Ohio $88,830
  • Oklahoma $80,300
  • Oregon $70,900
  • Pennsylvania $89,030
  • South Carolina $106,170
  • South Dakota $63,090
  • Tennessee $72,300
  • Texas $104,680
  • Utah $77,550
  • Vermont $84,610
  • Washington $106,360
  • West Virginia $75,890
  • Wisconsin $80,520
  • Wyoming $77,970
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