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Hourly Beechcraft Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft. Hear from a few of our pilots and learn more about the mission here: Company Compensation and Perks: * Full time position * Hourly * Company paid ...

Aerial Survey Captain

Bridgewater, VA · On-site

$27 - $33.50/hr

... Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft. Hear from a few of our pilots and learn more about the mission here: Company Compensation and Perks: * Full time position * Hourly * Company paid ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly beechcraft pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Hourly Beechcraft Pilot job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 25% As Needed, 38% Temporary, and 21% Nights. Highlights an 2% Physical, and 98% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

$27 - $33.50/hr

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Job description

We are currently looking for Captains to travel extensively, provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft.  Hear from a few of our pilots and learn more about the mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-fBKZkY9O0&t=6s 

 Company Compensation and Perks:    

  • Full time position  
  • Hourly
  • Company paid airline, hotel, rental car and per diem (when on project)
  • Company paid training with no backlog  
  • Comprehensive Benefits offered
    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • HSA/FSA
    • Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 401(k) with Company Match 
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
    • Relocation Assistance

Position Summary:   The Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) Captain reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible to provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:   

  • Perform all duties and responsibilities of the pilot in command (PIC) 
  • Be familiar with destination, alternate airports, actual and forecasted meteorological conditions, fuel and oil requirements, navigation and radio aids, and applicable NOTAMs 
  • Encourage a strong aviation safety culture and comply with the company’s safety management system
  • Serve a variety of customers from government to commercial agencies
  • Collaborate with the customer to plan efficient survey operations to maximize mission data collection 
  • Ensure effective communication takes place routinely with customers, system operations center, and manager. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations 
  • Ensure manager is informed of the customer, aircraft, weather, or other potential issues that may compromise mission accomplishment
  • Ensure all assigned preflight, postflight, and reporting responsibilities are proactively performed personally or by delegation to the flight crew
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

  • High school diploma
  • FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating
  • FAA First or Second Class Medical 
  • Minimum of 1,000 hours total time 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant college degree preferred 

Additional Requirements

  • Relocation to the Bridgewater, Virginia  area
  • Ability to travel extensively, schedule is roughly 28 days on the road at a time and 14 days off
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 lbs.

Pay Band: $27.00-$33.50. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.