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Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$76K/yr
... professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work ... AFR Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC): Email: hqafrc.a3rb.pilotconciergecell@us.af.mil Global: A3 ...
Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$76K/yr
... professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work ... AFR Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC): Email: hqafrc.a3rb.pilotconciergecell@us.af.mil Global: A3 ...
ZMP Remote Pilot Operator
Farmington, MN · On-site +1
$40K - $80K/yr
This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in ...
ZMP Remote Pilot Operator
Farmington, MN · On-site +1
$40K - $80K/yr
This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$112.32 - $155.65/hr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$112.32 - $155.65/hr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
ZMP Remote Pilot Operator
Farmington, MN · On-site +1
This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in ...
ZMP Remote Pilot Operator
Farmington, MN · On-site +1
This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot ... professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54 - $74.83/hr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54 - $74.83/hr
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River Pilot
Red Wing, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Red Wing, MN · On-site
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River Pilot
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Red Wing, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Red Wing, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
River Pilot
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
River Pilot American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Nav Mate Pilots to lead our U.S. - flag fleet ... Our Nav Mates are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
Engineering Flight Test Pilot Principal
$170K - $255K/yr
The Flight Test Pilot, Principalis a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning ... Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities * Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus ...
Engineering Flight Test Pilot Principal
$170K - $255K/yr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
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Rotor Wing Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
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Rotor Wing Pilot
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
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Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
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Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
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Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
Alexandria, MN · On-site
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
As a Rotor Wing Pilot at Life Link III, you'll be part of an elite air medical team, flying ... You'll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating ...
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Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
$54.06 - $74.83/hr
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| Aspect | Professional Pilot | Commercial Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Required Certifications | Commercial Pilot Certificate, additional ratings depending on aircraft | Commercial Pilot Certificate, specific ratings for aircraft types |
| Work Environment | Varies widely: airlines, cargo, charter, corporate | Airlines, charter services, aerial work |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used broadly across aviation sectors | Primarily in commercial aviation operations |
Both Professional Pilots and Commercial Pilots require similar certifications, but Professional Pilot is a broader term encompassing various roles in the aviation industry, while Commercial Pilot specifically refers to pilots authorized to be paid for flying. The main difference lies in scope and job responsibilities within the commercial aviation sector.
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$76K/yr
Full-time, Part-time
Re-posted 24 days ago
U.S. Department Of Defense rating
7.9
Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
28th of 49 rated military and defense
Job description
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location, please click here to review pay tables.Qualifications:QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot):
Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 750 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.
GS-2181-13 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot):
Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,000 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor):
Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent.
AND
Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,200 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.
GS-2181-14 (Flight Instructor):
Applicant must possess three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent.
AND
Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,500 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series.
NOTE: Pilot hours as described above may include (Primary, Secondary, Instructor, Evaluator, Stimulator, Student and other US Military and Foreign Military Time) in mission design series of organization of position being filled. You must submit an ATAFR-209 Form, Flying History Report or any official document what shows your most recent flight (last date actively flown), total flight hours and type of aircraft flown. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
These are Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.
A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
AFR Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC):
Email: hqafrc.a3rb.pilotconciergecell@us.af.mil
Global: A3/ReservePCC
Teams Page: Reserve PCC
Teams Chat: @ReservePCC
Sharepoint: https://www.milrecruiter.com/afrc-pcc/
Phone: (478) 327-1546
Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER
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Headquarters location
Washington, DC, US
Year founded
1949