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Poseidon Aerospace

Pilot

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; w ... RPIC experience on large or complex UAS platforms (Group 3-5, e.g., Reaper, Global Hawk, or ...

Circle K Stores Inc.

Director DC Ops

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... pilot and proof of concept programs, and the validation/deployment of forward-facing tech ... A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports.* Must have the ...

Circle K

Director DC Ops

Charlotte, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... pilot and proof of concept programs, and the validation/deployment of forward-facing tech ... A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports. * Must have the ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Hampton, VA · On-site

$79K - $98K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$79K - $99K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Buena Vista, VA · On-site

$82K - $103K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Director DC Ops

Charlotte, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... pilot and proof of concept programs, and the validation/deployment of forward-facing tech ... A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports. * Must have the ...

Circle K

Director DC Ops

Tempe, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... pilot and proof of concept programs, and the validation/deployment of forward-facing tech ... A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports. * Must have the ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Newport News, VA · On-site

$79K - $98K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Richmond, VA · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Manassas, VA · On-site

$88K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$91K - $113K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation - Officer Careers - VA, DC, MD

Spotsylvania, VA · On-site

$90K - $113K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If you're flying the P-3 Orion or the brand-new P-8 Poseidon, you hunt submarines using cutting edge software, radar, sonar, and acoustics. HELICOPTER PILOT As a helicopter pilot, the sky is your ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for dc 3 pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dc 3 Pilot vs Commercial Airline Pilot?

AspectDc 3 PilotCommercial Airline Pilot
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), type ratings for DC-3Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, type ratings for specific aircraft
Work EnvironmentCharter flights, cargo, regional operations, often in smaller airportsScheduled passenger flights, large airports, international routes
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate companies, cargo carriers, regional airlinesMajor airlines, international carriers

The main difference between a Dc 3 Pilot and a Commercial Airline Pilot lies in the aircraft operated, certifications required, and work environment. Dc 3 Pilots typically fly older, smaller aircraft in regional or cargo settings, while Commercial Airline Pilots operate modern jets on scheduled passenger routes for major airlines.

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Infographic showing various Dc 3 Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Pilot

Poseidon Aerospace

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Poseidon Aerospace:
Poseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft; Heron, a seaplane, and Egret, a STOL aircraft; each capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential.
As a Pilot at Poseidon Aerospace, you will serve as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Flying is your primary function, you own the aircraft from preflight to post-flight, and when you're not in the air, you're supporting the test team on the ground to make sure the next flight is ready to go.
This role is for pilots first. You bring deep UAS operational experience, sharp situational awareness, and the discipline to run repeatable test operations safely. The engineering curiosity is a bonus, stick time is the foundation.
Flying responsibilities
  • Serve as RPIC for all Poseidon aircraft during developmental flight testing and operational demonstrations
  • Execute flight test cards with precision, maintaining awareness of vehicle state, airspace, and test objectives throughout each sortie
  • Lead preflight briefings and postflight debriefings with the test team
  • Conduct flight readiness reviews and make go/no-go decisions based on aircraft status, weather, and airspace conditions
  • Maintain and apply SOPs, emergency checklists, and crew resource management practices on every flight
  • Provide structured debrief reports including anomalies, out-of-limits observations, and qualitative flight assessment

Ground support responsibilities
When not flying, you'll work alongside the test team to keep operations moving.
  • Support ground operations, range setup, and communications infrastructure for test campaigns
  • Assist in developing and maintaining flight test plans, SOPs, and operational documentation
  • Coordinate airspace authorizations, COA applications, and range scheduling
  • Review flight data logs to flag anomalies and provide pilot perspective to engineering teams
  • Help configure and verify aircraft systems prior to flight, working alongside avionics and propulsion engineers
  • Contribute to the development of operational concepts for autonomous and remote-piloted missions

Required qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience as RPIC for UAS or RPAS platforms in operational or test environments
  • FAA Part 107 certification; familiarity with COA processes and experimental aircraft operations
  • FAA Part 61 or Part 141 certificated pilot (Private, Commercial, or ATP) with multi-engine privileges
  • Strong working knowledge of airspace coordination, mission planning, and preflight risk assessment
  • Ability to execute disciplined, repeatable test operations in dynamic field environments
  • Clear, structured communicator - comfortable leading briefs and debriefs with mixed engineering and operations audiences
  • At ease with evolving aircraft configurations and startup-level operational tempo

Bonus points for
  • RPIC experience on large or complex UAS platforms (Group 3-5, e.g., Reaper, Global Hawk, or comparable)
  • Familiarity with telemetry systems, GCS interfaces, and autopilot behavior in test configurations
  • Experience supporting field test campaigns for new or developmental aircraft platforms
  • Exposure to flight test instrumentation, data logging, or postflight analysis workflows
  • Knowledge of simulation environments used for mission rehearsal or systems testing
  • Aerospace, systems, or mechanical engineering background

What you get from us
  • Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity
  • Relocation support if applicable
  • Employee Health Benefit Plans
  • 6% Retirement matching
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
  • AI tools and subscriptions

Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.

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