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Freelance Multi Engine Pilot Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Driscoll's, Inc.

Corporate Pilot

Watsonville, CA

Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Airline Transport Pilot license preferred FAA First Class Medical Rated in King Air - 300/350 - preferred CA Driver's License or plan to convert to CA Minimum Experience ...

Driscoll's, Inc.

Corporate Pilot

Watsonville, CA · On-site

Candidate Profile Requirements Certifications/Licenses: • Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Airline Transport Pilot license preferred • FAA First Class Medical • Rated in King Air - 300/350 ...

Integration Innovation, Inc.

Global Hawk Pilot

Edwards, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

Overview i3 is searching for a Global Hawk Pilot to join our team at NASA Armstrong Flight Research ... Flight test experience, multi-engine rated, ATP, crew aircraft experience, aviation instructor ...

i3

Global Hawk Pilot

Edwards, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

Overview i3 is searching for a Global Hawk Pilot to join our team at NASA Armstrong Flight Research ... Flight test experience, multi-engine rated, ATP, crew aircraft experience, aviation instructor ...

Integration Innovation, Inc.

Global Hawk Pilot

Edwards, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

i3 is searching for a Global Hawk Pilot to join our team at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center ... Flight test experience, multi-engine rated, ATP, crew aircraft experience, aviation instructor ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA · On-site

$214K - $321K/yr

FAA commercial Multi Engine instrument rated pilot * Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command * Current FAA Class II Medical or higher * Military Test Pilot School (TPS ...

Northrop Grumman

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA · On-site

$214K - $321K/yr

FAA commercial Multi Engine instrument rated pilot Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command Current FAA Class II Medical or higher Military Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate ...

Clearance Jobs

Test Pilot Jobs

Mojave, CA · On-site

FAA Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Land pilots license with Instrument Rating; additional ratings and Type Ratings, including CFI S/MEL and CFII, highly preferred. * FAA high altitude endorsement ...

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What is a freelance multi engine pilot?

Freelance Multi Engine Pilots are professional pilots who are licensed to fly aircraft with more than one engine and work on a contract or per-assignment basis, rather than being employed by a single airline or company. They are often hired to transport passengers, cargo, or provide specialized flight services for private owners, charter companies, or corporations. These pilots must hold a commercial pilot license with a multi-engine rating and typically have extensive flight experience. Their work offers flexibility and variety, but may also involve irregular schedules and the need to maintain their own certifications and insurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance multi engine pilot?

To thrive as a Freelance Multi Engine Pilot, you need a valid commercial pilot’s license with multi-engine and instrument ratings, as well as substantial flight experience in multi-engine aircraft. Familiarity with avionics, flight planning software, and aircraft-specific systems is crucial, along with maintaining up-to-date certifications like a Class 1 medical certificate. Outstanding situational awareness, decision-making, and communication skills set top pilots apart, especially when operating independently. These competencies ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability for clients in a dynamic aviation environment.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance multi engine pilots, and how can they be managed?

Freelance multi engine pilots often encounter challenges such as irregular work schedules, varying client expectations, and the need to stay current with multiple aircraft types. Managing these challenges involves excellent time management, proactive communication with clients, and ongoing training to maintain proficiency and compliance with aviation regulations. Building a strong professional network and keeping detailed records of flight hours and certifications can also help freelancers secure consistent opportunities and manage workload fluctuations effectively.

What is the difference between Freelance Multi Engine Pilot vs Commercial Single Engine Pilot?

AspectFreelance Multi Engine PilotCommercial Single Engine Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Multi-Engine RatingCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Single-Engine Rating
Work EnvironmentCharter flights, cargo, private charters, often freelanceScheduled airline flights, corporate flights, often employed by airlines or companies
Employer & IndustryIndependent, contract-based, aviation servicesAirlines, corporate flight departments, aviation companies

Freelance Multi Engine Pilots typically hold CPL and multi-engine ratings, working independently on various contracts such as charters and cargo. Commercial Single Engine Pilots usually work for airlines or companies, focusing on scheduled flights with single-engine aircraft. The main difference lies in the aircraft type, work setup, and employment structure.

What are the most commonly searched types of Multi Engine Pilot jobs in California?

The most popular types of Multi Engine Pilot jobs in California are:

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Corporate Pilot

Driscoll's, Inc.

Watsonville, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in ensuring all safety and operational requirements are met and report safety issues and hazards.

  • Complete preflight planning and preparation duties to ensure aircraft, weather, and flight plan meet operational requirements.

  • Maintain current knowledge of regulations, attend training, and ensure aircraft certificates and manuals are on board prior to flights.

Job description

About the Opportunity The Corporate pilot will assist in solving complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and develop new concepts, methods, and techniques. The Corporate pilot will communicate regularly with the Assistant chief pilots, to ensure that all operational issues related to our aircraft are addressed in a timely manner. We are looking primarily for pilots with strong handling skills and extensive IFR background. A King Air 350 type rating is preferred but not absolutely required. We fly our King Air into many airports with relatively short runways, plus at least one airport which is unimproved dirt, so we're looking for pilots who are very confident with their airmanship. Responsibilities

Participate in ensuring that all government, industry and company safety and operational requirements are met
Ensure flight operations related safety issues and hazards are reported to the Chief Pilot via the Safety Management System
Complete all required preflight planning and preparation duties
Ensure aircraft, weather, flight plan, departure airport facilities, at departure, in route and at destination, meet operational requirements
Ensure required aircraft certificates and manuals are on board the aircraft prior to commencing a flight
Maintain current knowledge of, and adhere to part 91 & Part 135 regulations, including recent flight experience required under FAR part 61, Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the Driscoll's flight manual and best practices as described in FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Advisory Circular material
Attend regularly scheduled ground and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations and aircraft systems
Maintain current required licenses and certificates to comply with company, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), as applicable, and FAA requirements
Assist loading and unloading of baggage and providing passenger needs as required
Contributes to the Business Unit's people priorities and objectives regarding: people leader effectiveness, engaged employees, and enabling others to perform.
Domestic and international travel required up to 90%.
Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large.

    Candidate Profile

Requirements

Certifications/Licenses:

Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Airline Transport Pilot license preferred

FAA First Class Medical

Rated in King Air - 300/350 - preferred

CA Driver's License or plan to convert to CA

Minimum Experience Required:

2,000 hours of total logged flight experience

1,500 hours Pilot In Command

500 hours in Jet or Turboprop

200 hours in type - preferred

Education:

High School diploma required, two years college or technical training preferred

Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Competencies

The perfect fit for Driscoll's is a highly motivated team player who values creating and maintaining a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will reflect Driscoll's core values of Trustworthiness, Humility and Passion. Ability to work well under time pressures, adapt to working outside the M-F daytime work hours when necessary, and communicate effectively with others are just some of the attributes we're looking for.

California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.

A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary range estimated for the Corporate Pilot is: $ 145,000 to 185,000 USD.

Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.

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