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How much do part 135 pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for part 135 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 Part 135 pilot?

A Part 135 Pilot flies aircraft for charter, air taxi, or cargo operations under FAA Part 135 regulations. These pilots operate on-demand flights, adhering to stricter operational and safety standards than private flights under Part 91. Duties include flight planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high safety standards. They may fly passengers or cargo, often working varied schedules depending on the charter company's needs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Part 135 pilot?

To thrive as a Part 135 Pilot, you need advanced piloting skills, a valid commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings, and substantial flight hours in relevant aircraft. Familiarity with aircraft-specific avionics, flight management systems, and regulatory requirements—including FAR Part 135—is essential. Excellent situational awareness, clear communication, and sound decision-making under pressure are crucial soft skills. These competencies are vital for ensuring passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and effective operation in diverse flying environments.

What are typical schedules and work environments like for Part 135 pilots?

Part 135 Pilots often work variable schedules that can include nights, weekends, and on-call periods, since flights are frequently chartered or require flexibility to meet client demands. The work environment ranges from busy regional airports to smaller private airstrips, and pilots may operate in a variety of weather and operational conditions. Pilots typically work closely with dispatchers, mechanics, and customers to ensure safe and timely flights, and may sometimes be responsible for light administrative or customer service tasks. Strong teamwork and adaptability are valued in these dynamic and sometimes changing settings.

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Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering

Raytheon Technologies

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

$135K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Date Posted:
2026-07-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
What YOU will do
  • Innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub- systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.
  • Perform analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
  • Consider and evaluate alternatives accounting for similar metrics; and manage configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints; and perform architectural explorations.
  • Decompose customer specifications and system level requirements into sub- system and piece part requirements and generate verification criteria and plan for the requirements.
  • Ensure novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as an Embedded Systems Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as an Embedded Systems Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
  • Must possess at least 4 years of experience capturing and analyzing customer Cabin Management System requirements.
  • Must possess at least 3 years of experience performing system design requiring planning and coordination of development tasks across multiple subsystem functional areas.
  • Must possess at least 2 years of experience performing system integration and testing of aircraft lighting, audio/video, or cabin management systems.
  • Must possess at least 1 year of experience working with aircraft cabin management systems or in-flight entertainment systems development life cycle.
  • Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This
includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the
development of our products.
The salary range is $135,803.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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