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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based pilot in Iowa is $122,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,900.00 and $145,600.00 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.

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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.

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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 Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,965 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Pilot Car Driver

Argee Transport Company

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description

The Job


The Pilot Car Pickup Operator is responsible for safely escorting oversized and overweight loads across public roadways and job sites. This role plays a critical part in route planning, hazard identification, and maintaining consistent communication with CDL drivers to ensure loads are transported safely and in full compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations.

This is an over-the-road (OTR) position requiring extended travel, typically ranging from 5 days up to 3 weeks at a time, depending on project assignments. You'll often leave on a Monday and may not return home for 1-3 weeks depending on customer schedules. You'll spend nights in hotels, eat many meals on the road, and travel across multiple states.


What You'll Do

  • Plan and inspect routes ahead of transport to ensure safe passage for oversized loads, making adjustments as needed to comply with state permits and road conditions.
  • Safely operate a pilot pickup vehicle to escort heavy haul trucks on highways and construction sites while maintaining strict compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
  • Maintain clear, constant communication with CDL drivers regarding traffic patterns, hazards, low clearances, construction zones, and changing road or weather conditions.
  • Assist drivers in verifying and securing loads prior to transport to ensure compliance with load safety requirements.
  • Complete and submit required paperwork including delivery documentation, route reports, and daily logs while maintaining a clean and properly functioning escort vehicle.
  • Obtain and maintain required state escort certifications, participate in defensive driving and safety training, and represent Argee Transport professionally at all times.

What We're Looking For

  • Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required state escort certifications (CDL not required).
  • Working knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and multi-state escort requirements.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate clearly and professionally with CDL drivers, customers, and operations staff.
  • High level of situational awareness, sound judgment, and commitment to safety in changing road and weather conditions.
  • Ability to read permits and follow detailed written and verbal instructions accurately.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively (1-3 weeks at a time), including weekends as required.

Requirements

Why Argee Transport

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness initiatives
  • Accrual-based PTO starting on your first day
  • Paid holidays
  • $30 per diem away from home
  • Lodging/Gas paid for by company
  • Quarterly safety bonus, earned not given

We value people who take pride in their work and understand the responsibility that comes with escorting oversized loads across the country.


Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver's license required (CDL not required).
  • Willingness to travel extensively, typically 1-3 weeks at a time, including weekends as needed.
  • Must pass post-offer employment drug screen, background check, physical, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.
  • Must obtain and maintain required state escort certifications.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and road conditions.

Additional Requirements: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer drug testing, company physicals, background check, and motor vehicle record verification.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The Rasmussen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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