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Northrop Grumman Corporation

Pilot 2/3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

This position is based San Diego, CA (MYF). Pilots are home almost every night, off on weekends, have an advanced one month work schedule. Must possess airline transport license with multi-engine and ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Pilot 2/3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

This position is based San Diego, CA (MYF). Pilots are home almost every night, off on weekends, have an advanced one month work schedule. Must possess airline transport license with multi-engine and ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA · On-site

$25K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

GoFly365

Sierra West Airlines - LR 60 Captain

Oakdale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Airline Transport Pilot License * Current Instrument Proficiency Check * English Proficient * Must ... Relocation to base/not required may be home based * REQUIRED: ATP * REQUIRED: iPad when reporting ...

GoFly365

Sierra West Airlines - LR 60 Captain

Oakdale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Airline Transport Pilot License * Current Instrument Proficiency Check * English Proficient * Must ... Relocation to base/not required may be home based * REQUIRED: ATP * REQUIRED: iPad when reporting ...

GoFly365

Sierra West Airlines - LR 60 Captain

Oakdale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Airline Transport Pilot License * Current Instrument Proficiency Check * English Proficient * Must ... Relocation to base/not required may be home based * REQUIRED: ATP * REQUIRED: iPad when reporting ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$25K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$82K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA · On-site

$82K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$82K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Victorville, CA

$82K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... home. Benefits Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the ... Pay Scale Based upon flight and EMS experience. * STEP A: $82,900 * STEP B: $86,216 * STEP C: $89 ...

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Humanoid Robot Pilot

San Jose, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure ... The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job ...

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Humanoid Robot Pilot

San Jose, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure ... The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job ...

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Ops Facilitator - Pilot Support Team

San Jose, CA · On-site

$28/hr

Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure ... The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job ...

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How much do home based pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based pilot in California is $129,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,700.00 and $153,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home based pilot?

A Home Based Pilot is a professional pilot who is not assigned to a specific airline base but operates from their home location. They typically commute to different airports where their flights originate, reducing the need to live near a major hub. This setup offers flexibility but may require frequent travel to assigned flight locations. Airlines may provide travel benefits to help pilots reach their departure points.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the home based pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based Pilot, you need a valid commercial pilot’s license, strong flight planning abilities, and extensive experience with the assigned aircraft type. Familiarity with industry-standard flight management systems, remote communication tools, and up-to-date regulatory certifications is essential. Excellent self-management, communication skills, and reliability are crucial for operating independently and collaborating remotely with operations teams. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations while working from a non-traditional or remote base.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a home based pilot?

As a Home Based Pilot, your daily tasks often include pre-flight planning from your home office, conducting safety checks, coordinating with dispatch and operations teams remotely, and traveling to the aircraft’s location for scheduled flights. You may regularly communicate with maintenance staff, manage required paperwork, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. While you have increased autonomy, you’re still an integral part of a broader team, using digital tools to stay connected. Flexibility and strong organization skills are key as your flight assignments and routes may vary based on company needs.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Pilot job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $129,202 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Pilot 2/3

Northrop Grumman Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

$137K - $206K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 362 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Pilot to operate our company-owned King Air 350 aircraft on scheduled Part 91 employee Shuttle (Monday through Friday). This position is based San Diego, CA (MYF). Pilots are home almost every night, off on weekends, have an advanced one month work schedule.

Must possess airline transport license with multi-engine and instrument ratings, pass Class 1 physical examination, FAA examinations, and flight proficiency tests.

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the requirements below.

Basic Qualifications for Pilot 2:

Bachelors Degree and 2 years of aviation experience or High School Diploma and 6 years aviation experience

Minimum flight experience required - Must have passed ATP written test, and meets FAA requirements to obtain ATP.

FAA multi-engine certificate and Class 1 medical certificate with no waivers is required

An FAA pilot record check and a security background check will be performed; participation in an FAA-approved drug and alcohol screening program is required

Residence/relocation within 1.0 hour driving time from Base airport location

Basic Qualifications for Pilot 3:

Bachelors Degree and 5 years of aviation experience or High School Diploma and 9 years aviation experience

Minimum flight experience required - 3000 hours total 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 background check will be performed; participation in an FAA-approved drug and alcohol screening program is required

Residence/relocation within 1.0 hour driving time from Base airport location

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Type-rated and current in the Be-350

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,000.00 - $166,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,800.00 - $206,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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