Helicopter Pilot - 2026
Broussard, LA · On-site
$90K/yr
Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical. * Maintain ... Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains.
Helicopter Pilot - 2026
Broussard, LA · On-site
$90K/yr
Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical. * Maintain ... Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains.
Helicopter Pilot - 2026
Broussard, LA · On-site
Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical. * Maintain ... Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains. Powered by JazzHR jKdYmc1w2u
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Helicopter Pilot - 2026
Broussard, LA · On-site
Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical. * Maintain ... Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains. Powered by JazzHR jKdYmc1w2u
Float Pilot Region 3
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 3
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$83K - $104K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$83K - $104K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 3
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
$86K - $107K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 3
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
$86K - $107K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$83K - $104K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Float Pilot Region 4
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$83K - $104K/yr
... 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
Denton, TX · On-site +1
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Helicopter Float Pilot - HAA
Denton, TX · On-site +1
$102K - $112K/yr
... Stipend * 50.00/Day Per Diem and paid travel/accommodations while on shift Responsibilities ... Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate * 2,000 Total Flight Hours * 1,500 Helicopter Hours * 1 ...
Drone Pilot
$25 - $30/hr
Project-Based / Full-Time Per Diem: $140/day Travel: Travel required throughout project areas ... FAA Part 107 Drone License * Experience operating industrial, agricultural, surveying, or specialty ...
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Drone Pilot
$25 - $30/hr
Project-Based / Full-Time Per Diem: $140/day Travel: Travel required throughout project areas ... FAA Part 107 Drone License * Experience operating industrial, agricultural, surveying, or specialty ...
Pilot - PC-12 First Officer
East White Plains, NY · On-site
$50K/yr
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Pilot - PC-12 First Officer
East White Plains, NY · On-site
$50K/yr
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Pilot - PC-12 First Officer
East White Plains, NY · On-site
$450/day
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Pilot - PC-12 First Officer
East White Plains, NY · On-site
$450/day
Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour * Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) * FAA Instrument Rating
Drone Pilot
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$60/day
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required). * Experience operating commercial drones in a ... Fully paid Travel and Lodging for Projections Nationwide * $60 a day Per Diem for Meal ...
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Drone Pilot
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$60/day
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required). * Experience operating commercial drones in a ... Fully paid Travel and Lodging for Projections Nationwide * $60 a day Per Diem for Meal ...
Drone Pilot
Topeka, KS · On-site
$60/day
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required). * Experience operating commercial drones in a ... Fully paid Travel and Lodging for Projections Nationwide * $60 a day Per Diem for Meal ...
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Drone Pilot
Topeka, KS · On-site
$60/day
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required). * Experience operating commercial drones in a ... Fully paid Travel and Lodging for Projections Nationwide * $60 a day Per Diem for Meal ...
Per Diem Faa Pilot information
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$49.5K - $63.3K
10% of jobs
$63.3K - $77K
7% of jobs
$77K - $90.8K
3% of jobs
$101.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$90.8K - $104.6K
6% of jobs
$104.6K - $118.4K
7% of jobs
$118.4K - $132.1K
5% of jobs
The median wage is $140.7K / yr.
$132.1K - $145.9K
17% of jobs
$153.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$145.9K - $159.7K
33% of jobs
$159.7K - $173.5K
5% of jobs
$173.5K - $187.2K
3% of jobs
$187.2K - $201K
2% of jobs
$49.5K
$130.9K
$201K
How much do per diem faa pilot jobs pay per year?
As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for per diem faa 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.
What is the difference between Per Diem Faa Pilot vs Commercial Airline Pilot?
| Aspect | Per Diem Faa Pilot | Commercial Airline Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA pilot certification, often with specific aircraft ratings | FAA pilot certification, airline transport pilot (ATP) license |
| Work Environment | Government-operated aircraft, often on-demand or short-term assignments | Scheduled flights, airline terminals, passenger cabins |
| Employer & Industry | Federal Aviation Administration, government agencies | Commercial airlines, passenger transportation industry |
Per Diem FAA Pilots typically operate government aircraft on short-term or on-demand missions, requiring FAA certifications similar to commercial pilots but often with additional government-specific requirements. Commercial Airline Pilots work for airlines, flying scheduled passenger routes with a focus on passenger safety and comfort. While both roles require FAA certifications, their work environments and employer types differ significantly.
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Job description
Job Summary
RLC hires and trains the safest Pilots to transport our customers throughout the Gulf of America and the central coastal area of California. We are looking for good people... that just happen to be Helicopter Pilots, to join our Cadre of VFR Captains with advancement into our S76 IFR Program.
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following.
Education and/or Experience:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Other Qualifications:
Starting pay is $75,000 to $79,000, depending on experience for our VFR Captains plus per diem and travel reimbursement. Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains.
RLC hires and trains the safest Pilots to transport our customers throughout the Gulf of America and the central coastal area of California. We are looking for good people... that just happen to be Helicopter Pilots, to join our Cadre of VFR Captains with advancement into our S76 IFR Program.
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following.
- Maintain detailed flight service orders that are required daily for billing and maintenance purposes.
- Plan flights, following government and company regulations.
- Preflight, operate and shutdown helicopter in accordance with the Manufacturer's RFM and RLC Operations Manual.
- Transport passengers and cargo to multiple destinations offshore.
- Write specified information in flight record.
- Brief passengers on emergency procedures, safety features of the aircraft and ensure passengers are properly equipped with PPE and belted.
- Report any problems with aircraft to maintenance by use of an aircraft logbook.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills and adaptability to changing customer requests.
- Neat in appearance.
- Amiable personality.
- Good housekeeping skills for shared housing. You will have a private room at onshore bases.
Education and/or Experience:
- 1000 Hours PIC Helicopter and an Instrument Helicopter Rating.
- BH 206, BH 407 or other turbine experience preferred.
- Part 135 Experience preferred.
- Experience flying in an environment like the Gulf of America Oil and Gas Industry is preferred.
- 25 hours of Night cross country in any type aircraft.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical.
- Maintain a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.
Other Qualifications:
- Must be able to work a 14/14 schedule with periodic unscheduled changes in work location.
- Flight Safety Record evaluation.
- MUST have an amiable personality on and off duty.
Starting pay is $75,000 to $79,000, depending on experience for our VFR Captains plus per diem and travel reimbursement. Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains.
About RLC
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Industry
Construction
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Pleasanton, KS, US
Year founded
1987