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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for commercial pilot in Bothell, WA is $25.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $29.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a commercial pilot?

Commercial pilots are licensed professionals who are authorized to operate aircraft for compensation or hire. They typically fly passenger airlines, cargo planes, charter flights, or perform aerial tasks such as crop dusting, aerial photography, and rescue operations. Unlike private pilots, commercial pilots must meet higher training standards, pass rigorous exams, and hold a commercial pilot license issued by aviation authorities. Their responsibilities include ensuring passenger safety, conducting pre-flight checks, navigating flights, and managing emergency situations. Commercial pilots often work for airlines, corporations, or specialized aviation companies.

What does a commercial pilot do?

The duties of a commercial pilot involve flying an airplane or helicopter for commercial purposes. Your responsibilities in this career may involve operating aircraft flights that carry passengers or cargo. As a commercial pilot, you can work for a commercial airline, a charter service, or another type of company that offers commercial airplane services. You are responsible for ensuring the plane is safe, fueled, and supplied before takeoff. You must also submit a flight plan and ensure you have the proper clearance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commercial pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Commercial Pilot, you need a commercial pilot license, strong flight training, and in-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and navigation. Familiarity with advanced avionics systems, flight management software, and simulator training is essential. Excellent decision-making, communication, and situational awareness set outstanding pilots apart. These competencies ensure passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and effective management of challenging flight conditions.

What are some common challenges commercial pilots face during irregular schedules and how can they manage them?

Commercial pilots often deal with irregular schedules, including overnight flights and frequent time zone changes, which can disrupt sleep patterns and personal routines. Managing fatigue, staying alert, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are essential for success in this role. Pilots use strategies like adhering to regulated rest periods, practicing good sleep hygiene, and leveraging support from their crewmates to mitigate these challenges. Airlines also provide resources and training to help pilots adapt to demanding schedules and ensure safety and well-being.

What is the difference between Commercial Pilot vs Private Pilot?

AspectCommercial PilotPrivate Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot CertificatePrivate Pilot Certificate
Work EnvironmentPaid flights, charter services, aerial workPersonal flying, recreational use
Employer & IndustryAirlines, charter companies, aerial servicesIndividuals, hobbyists, personal travel
Flight Hours Required250 hours minimum40 hours minimum

The main difference between a Commercial Pilot and a Private Pilot lies in their certifications, work environment, and flight hours. Commercial Pilots are licensed to be paid for flying and often work in professional settings like charter services or aerial work. Private Pilots fly primarily for personal or recreational purposes and cannot be paid for their flights. The certification requirements also differ, with Commercial Pilots needing more flight hours and advanced training.

How much money do commercial pilots make?

Commercial pilots typically earn a median annual salary of around $100,000, but this can vary based on experience, airline, and flight hours. Pilots with more seniority or specialized certifications can earn significantly higher wages, often exceeding $200,000 annually in some cases.

Is there a demand for commercial pilots?

The demand for commercial pilots remains strong due to growth in air travel and the need for experienced pilots in passenger and cargo airlines. Factors such as industry expansion, retirements, and the requirement for FAA certification contribute to ongoing job opportunities for qualified commercial pilots. However, competition can be high, and pilots typically need significant flight hours and training to qualify for employment.
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Infographic showing various Commercial Pilot job openings in Bothell, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,104 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Electronic Monitoring (EM) Specialist

Seattle, WA • On-site

AIS, Inc.
Environmental Consulting Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about AIS, Inc.external

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Electronic Monitoring (EM) Specialist to support the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Fisheries Observation Science (FOS) Electronic Monitoring program. This position is contingent on AIS being awarded the project
Primary Function:
The Electronic Monitoring (EM) Specialist performs EM video and secondary review of West Coast commercial fishing activity, annotating fishing events, identifying species, and estimating catch and discard lengths and weights in order to produce verifiable, high-resolution catch, effort, and discard data supporting stock assessment and sustainable fisheries management. The position also supports NWFSC's Machine Learning Assisted Scientific Electronic Monitoring (ML EM) pilot for West Coast fixed gear fisheries and serves as a liaison for coordination with NOAA staff, EM third-party providers, and the ML EM pilot contractor. This position is contingent upon contract award and available funding.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Perform EM secondary video review to verify annotated fishing events and estimated catch.
  • Conduct quality control (QA/QC) to ensure the accuracy of data reported by primary third-party reviewers; provide feedback on primary reviewer performance.
  • Review EM video footage to accurately notate fishing events, determine species identification, and estimate lengths and/or weights of observed catch and discards.
  • Develop Vessel Monitoring Plans (VMPs) for the ML EM pilot program and serve as dedicated support staff for ML EM pilot implementation.
  • Communicate and coordinate with EM third-party providers and the ML EM pilot contractor.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in fisheries or a related field (minimum two (2) years of relevant experience).
  • Must be able to submit to and pass a NOAA background check (may take 60-90 days) and be suitable for public trust classification.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deliverable deadlines, and accurately manage, annotate, and process data and video.
  • Must be able to work in the U.S. and use Government-furnished IT equipment.
  • Willing to complete required NOAA/DOC training upon award (NOAA IT Security; Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response; Records Management 101).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience reviewing electronic monitoring (EM) video.
  • Prior experience working as an observer on commercial fishing vessels off the West Coast.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying Pacific fishes.
  • Demonstrated use of a dichotomous key to determine identification of fish and invertebrate species.
  • Training in the scientific method and basic statistical methods, as demonstrated by completion of at least 20 undergraduate-level credits in the sciences.
  • Familiarity with West Coast fixed gear fisheries.
  • Experience with machine learning-assisted electronic monitoring.

Travel:
  • Estimated travel: minimal (onboarding/training).

Location:
  • Seattle, WA

Contact:
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing relevant experience.
  • 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our Talent Team or call 774-770-5833.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer

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