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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Helicopter Pilot

Big Bear City, CA · On-site

$82.90 - $93.25/hr

Big Bear Fire B407(IFR) 130% ACCRA Off Duty Housing $15,000 Sign On Bonus (External Pilots) AIR ... Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft * Commercial single engine land ...

$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 ...

$82K - $93K/yr

Big Bear Fire B407(IFR) 130% ACCRA Off Duty Housing $15,000 Sign On Bonus (External Pilots) AIR ... Fixed wing multiengine rating is required for twin engine aircraft * Commercial single engine land ...

Helicopter Pilot

Big Bear City, CA · On-site

$83 - $93/hr

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 ...

$82K - $93K/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 ...

$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 ...

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA · On-site

$82.90 - $93.25/hr

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 ...

Pilot 2/3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

... fixed wing; 1000 hours Multi-engine, and 500 hours turbine • FAA multi-engine ATP certificate and Class 1 medical certificate with no waivers is required • An FAA pilot record check and a ...

Pilot 2/3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

... fixed wing; 1000 hours Multi-engine, and 500 hours turbine FAA multi-engine ATP certificate and Class 1 medical certificate with no waivers is required An FAA pilot record check and a security ...

Pilot 2/3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

... fixed wing; 1000 hours Multi-engine, and 500 hours turbine FAA multi-engine ATP certificate and Class 1 medical certificate with no waivers is required An FAA pilot record check and a security ...

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Entry Level Fixed Wing Pilot information

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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Contract Citation XLS Group

STA Jets

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

STAJets is looking to build a book of typed and current CE-560XLS Contract Pilots. Should you meet the below requirements we would like to set up a phone interview.
Requirements:
  • Typed with 12 Month Currency
  • 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-engine total.
  • PIC 100 hours in type
  • Turbine Engine 2000 hours

SIC applicants must have SIC type on their certificate.