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Entry Level Fixed Wing Pilot Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot

East Garrison, CA · On-site

$187.40 - $250/hr

Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate * A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time * Excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

SkyWest Airlines

First Officer Pilot

Palm Springs, CA · On-site

Primary Job Duties To be considered for a pilot position, you must: Be at least 21 years of age ... hours of fixed wing. Domiciles Arizona : Phoenix, Tucson California : Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm ...

SkyWest Airlines

First Officer Pilot

San Diego, CA

Primary Job Duties To be considered for a pilot position, you must: Be at least 21 years of age ... hours of fixed wing. Domiciles Arizona : Phoenix, Tucson California : Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm ...

SkyWest Airlines

First Officer Pilot

Fresno, CA

Primary Job Duties To be considered for a pilot position, you must: Be at least 21 years of age ... hours of fixed wing. Domiciles Arizona : Phoenix, Tucson California : Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm ...

STA Jets

Contract Group Hawker HS-125

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) * Current FAA First Class medical Time Requirements: * 1500- 3500 hours total pilot time. * 1500 hours fixed-wing multi-engine PIC * 2500 hours ...

STA Jets

Contract Citation XLS Group

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) * Current FAA First Class medical Time Requirements: * 3500 hours total pilot time. * 1500 hours fixed-wing multi-engine PIC * 2500 hours multi ...

STA Jets

Contract Group Hawker HS-125

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) * Current FAA First Class medical Time Requirements: * 1500- 3500 hours total pilot time. * 1500 hours fixed-wing multi-engine PIC * 2500 hours ...

STA Jets

Contract Citation XLS Group

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$95K - $118K/yr

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) * Current FAA First Class medical Time Requirements: * 3500 hours total pilot time. * 1500 hours fixed-wing multi-engine PIC * 2500 hours multi ...

Textron

Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$93K - $116K/yr

Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead * 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft * 100 hours PIC at night * Logged 100 hours PIC time in the ...

Wisk Aero

Sr. Staff Test Pilot

Hollister, CA · On-site

$192 - $240/hr

FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing) Minimum FAA Second Class Medical certificate * Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field * Graduate of an ...

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot DER

Marina, CA

$222K - $286K/yr

This position requires a blend of formal test-pilot training and the flexibility to apply ... Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience * FAA certification flight test experience

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot DER

Marina, CA · On-site

$222K - $286K/yr

This position requires a blend of formal test-pilot training and the flexibility to apply ... Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience * FAA certification flight test experience

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot DER

Marina, CA

$222K - $286K/yr

This position requires a blend of formal test-pilot training and the flexibility to apply ... Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience * FAA certification flight test experience

Kern County

Sheriff Aircraft Pilot

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$93K - $115K/yr

Desired Fixed-Wing Experience: Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Instrument Flight Instructor ... Sheriff Aircraft Pilot About Kern County Kern County employees provide opportunities that are ...

Kern County, CA

Sheriff Aircraft Pilot

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$8.5K - $10K/mo

FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating. * Minimum 2000 hours ... Desired Fixed-Wing Experience: * Certified Flight Instructor Airplane * Instrument Flight ...

Air Methods Pilots

$82K - $86K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft * Commercial single engine land ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Fixed Wing Pilot vs Commercial Pilot?

AspectEntry Level Fixed Wing PilotCommercial Pilot
CertificationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL), possibly Commercial Pilot License (CPL)Commercial Pilot License (CPL), often with additional ratings
Work EnvironmentSmall aircraft, flight training, charter servicesCommercial flights, cargo, passenger transport
Employer & IndustryFlight schools, charter companies, private ownersAirlines, cargo carriers, charter operators

Entry Level Fixed Wing Pilots typically hold a Private Pilot License and gain initial flight experience in small aircraft, often working in flight training or charter services. Commercial Pilots have advanced certifications like the CPL and operate in more regulated environments such as airlines or cargo companies. The main difference lies in certification level, scope of work, and industry roles.

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Test Pilot

Joby Aviation

East Garrison, CA • On-site

$187.40 - $250/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven test pilot to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. VSTOL, DER or AR qualification is desired.

Responsibilities
  • Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting
  • Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes
  • Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities
  • Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
  • Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
  • Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
  • Expected to work safely by established operating procedures and practices
  • Other duties as assigned or required
Required
  • Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
  • At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot
  • Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
  • Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
  • A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
  • Read and speak English proficiently
Desired
  • Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing
  • AV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience
  • FAA certification flight test experience
  • Flight instructional experience
  • Test pilot school instructional experience
  • Experience with all-electric aircraft
  • Flight test DER or AR
Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $187,400 - $250,000/yr.The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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