Pipeline Patrol Pilot (Nationwide)

American Patrols, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 20,700 - 25,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Affordable housing

Opportunity to build flight time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Midland, Texas is seeking a dedicated pilot to join their team. The role requires at least 400 hours of total flight time, a commercial endorsement, and an instrument rating. The position offers a fifteen-month contract with competitive pay at $23.00/hr and various benefits including affordable housing and health insurance. Ideal candidates are safety-oriented with strong flying skills and must be proficient in a Cessna 172.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 400 hours total flying time.
• Commercial single-engine land endorsement required.
• Instrument rating is mandatory.
• Previous commercial pilot experience preferred.
• CFI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fly consistently while patrolling oil fields.
• Complete flying missions safely in a Cessna 172.

Skills

Low-level VFR flying

Impeccable stick and rudder skills

High level of situational awareness

Comfortable in high winds

Tools

Cessna 172

Job description

We are looking for a high‑achieving pilot to join our team. Must enjoy low‑level, VFR flying, have at least 400 hours of total time, and immediate availability.

Our pilots enjoy a fun and challenging job, have 12 days off per month, and fly consistently.

Requirements

• Minimum of 400 hours total time
• Commercial single‑engine land endorsement
• Instrument rating
• Previous commercial pilot experience preferred
• CFI highly preferred
• Current and proficient in a Cessna 172
• Comfortable in high winds and on small runways
• Safety‑oriented attitude, impeccable stick and rudder skills, high level of situational awareness

Contract & Compensation

• Fifteen‑month contract required, with completion bonus
• Starting pay $23.00/hr (equivalent to over $30,000 per year based on flight time)
• 50% employer‑covered health insurance for employee‑provided

Benefits

• Non‑management, full‑time position
• Affordable housing via corporate apartment (own room)
• Opportunities to build flight time and skills while patrolling West Texas and Southeast New Mexico oil fields in a Cessna 172

American Patrols, Inc. is looking to hire exceptional and dedicated personnel. A career with us offers some of the most challenging and rewarding flying of your life.