$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
Patrick Air Force Base, FL · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
Patrick Air Force Base, FL · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a ... ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with ...
$71.5K - $76.2K
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$92.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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$95.1K - $99.9K
31% of jobs
$104.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
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| Aspect | Helicopter Tour Pilot | Helicopter Charter Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Commercial Pilot License (CPL), rotorcraft add-on, specific tour operation training | Commercial Pilot License (CPL), rotorcraft add-on, often similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Tourist destinations, scenic routes, outdoor settings | Private or corporate clients, flexible locations, often on-demand |
| Employer & Industry | Tour companies, sightseeing operators, tourism industry | Charter service providers, private clients, corporate travel |
While both roles require a Commercial Pilot License and similar certifications, Helicopter Tour Pilots primarily operate in scenic, tourism-focused environments, providing sightseeing flights. In contrast, Helicopter Charter Pilots serve private or corporate clients, offering flexible, on-demand transportation services. The main difference lies in the work setting and purpose, with tour pilots focused on tourism and sightseeing, and charter pilots on private transportation.

$76K/yr
Full-time, Part-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
7.9
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1949