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Airbus

Pilot

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

In this high-visibility role, you will act as the face of AHI training-delivering top-tier ground ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...

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Pilot

Grand Prairie, TX

In this high-visibility role, you will act as the face of AHI training-delivering top-tier ground ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...

Vectored Approach

Chief Pilot

Austin, TX · On-site

About Vectored Approach Vectored Approach is a premier aviation company delivering best-in-class ... Our mission is to develop not just skilled pilots, but aviators who embrace aviation as a lifestyle ...

Flexjet

Instructor Pilot

Dallas, TX

Deliver new hire and recurrent pilot training that addresses Crew Resource Management, Flexjet Standard Operating Procedures, Checklist Philosophy, Roles & Responsibilities, Performance goals, Forms ...

Flexjet

Instructor Pilot

Dallas, TX · On-site

Deliver new hire and recurrent pilot training that addresses Crew Resource Management, Flexjet Standard Operating Procedures, Checklist Philosophy, Roles & Responsibilities, Performance goals, Forms ...

Med-Trans Corporation

Rotor Wing Pilot

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$125K - $137K/yr

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity $245,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that Matter. Pilot ... Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Snyder, TX · On-site +1

$83K - $103K/yr

... who deliver on being the best! Living and working in Snyder, TX means experiencing genuine West ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for delivery pilot in Texas is $121,969.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,200.00 and $144,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a delivery pilot?

A Delivery Pilot is responsible for transporting aircraft from one location to another, often for manufacturers, private owners, or leasing companies. They ensure the aircraft is flown safely and efficiently to its destination while complying with all aviation regulations. Delivery Pilots may also conduct pre-flight inspections, coordinate logistics, and provide reports on aircraft performance. This role often involves long-distance flights, sometimes requiring multiple stops for fuel and rest. Strong navigation skills, adaptability, and extensive flight experience are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a delivery pilot?

To thrive as a Delivery Pilot, you need an FAA commercial pilot’s license, strong flight operation knowledge, and extensive experience in navigation and aircraft handling. Proficiency with avionics, flight planning software, and familiarity with safety protocols and airspace regulations are essential. Strong communication, reliability, and adaptability help you respond to changes in schedules, weather, or delivery requirements. These skills ensure safe, on-time deliveries and uphold the strict standards required for transport aviation roles.

What does a typical workweek look like for a delivery pilot?

A typical workweek for a Delivery Pilot often involves conducting multiple short- to medium-haul flights transporting cargo, parcels, or specialized goods to various destinations. You’ll start each job by reviewing weather conditions, flight plans, and cargo documentation, followed by pre-flight inspections and communications with ground crews. Work schedules can include early mornings, nights, and weekends, depending on delivery demands and route assignments, and flexibility is important. Delivery Pilots often work closely with dispatchers, operations teams, and maintenance personnel to ensure smooth, safe, and timely deliveries. This dynamic environment provides valuable experience, frequent travel, and opportunities for advancement within the aviation and logistics industries.

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Infographic showing various Delivery Pilot job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,969 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

Pilot

Airbus

Grand Prairie, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Airbus rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com
  • Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)
  • Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion (Spanish)

Job Description:
Are you an experienced rotorcraft pilot with a passion for teaching, flight testing, and shaping the next generation of aviators? Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) is seeking a skilled Pilot to join our Flight Operations team. In this high-visibility role, you will act as the face of AHI training-delivering top-tier ground school instruction (75%) and advanced flight training (20%) to customer personnel, alongside conducting production test flights, ferry missions, and customer demonstrations.
Your working environment:
A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.
How we care for you:
  • Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:
Classroom Instruction: 75%
  • Participate in ground and flight instruction/training for customer personnel.
  • Receive and update flight manuals; screen service bulletins and letters to update and maintain related training courseware and curriculum.
  • Set up classrooms and training resource materials.

Aircraft Flight: 20%
  • Perform flight training as an instructor pilot with transition and recurrent students in Airbus helicopters, training and evaluating maneuvers that include normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures.
  • Familiarize self with new or modified systems, instrumentation, or other equipment installed on the aircraft.
  • Prepare monthly flight log and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA and other regulations in all Flight Operations assignments.
  • Prepare required pre-flight and post-flight documentation and reports, details significant occurrences.
  • Coordinate results of flight with appropriate Quality Assurance, Flight Line and Flight Operations personnel.
  • Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing Department effort.
  • Support other Flight Operations missions, such as customer deliveries, demonstrations, and ferry flights, as dictated by other AHI operational requirements.

Administrative Duties: 5%
  • Assist customers with flight related maintenance and performance questions; provide other pertinent and related information.
  • Prepare daily risk assessments and flight plans.
  • Participate in global company workshops for setting pilot training standards as the voice of AHI and the North American customer's training needs.

Your Boarding Pass:
  • Possess High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Have at a minimum five (5) years flight experience.
  • Have at a minimum of 2000 Pilot-In-Command hours in helicopters (at least 500 hours of which must be in turbine powered helicopters).
  • Have 100 or more hours of flight experience in the last 12 calendar months.
  • FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate, Commercial helicopter license, IFR rating, and Certified Flight Instructor rating-helicopter (CFI).
  • Able to optimally operate company aircraft; and to maintain required FAA certificate and medical requirements.
  • Able to compose written documentation and to read and interpret various types of technical drawings, data and specifications.
  • The ability to conduct flight training at night.
  • Willing to work with translators in the classroom and cockpit.

Preferred Education/Skills:
  • BS/BA degree or higher.
  • Flight time in Airbus helicopters.
  • 1000 hours of multi engine time in helicopters.
  • Experience with night vision goggles.
  • Proficient in Spanish.
  • Airline Transportation Pilot (ATP)
  • Certified Instrument Flight Instructor - rotorcraft helicopter (CFII).

Travel Required:
  • 30% Domestic and International

Citizenship:
  • Must be a US Person or authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite in Grand Prairie , Tx 70 % except when on travel
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
  • Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Weekly
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Rarely
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Often
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
  • Personal Protective Equipment required: Standard PPE will consist of flight suit, gloves, boots, and company issued flight helmet. Deviations are authorized IAW the AHNA Flight Operations Manual for non-flight test operations. Additional required PPE may include, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Training support & services
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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