$131K - $171K/yr
Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) NOTE: You must submit an AFTAR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that ...
$131K - $171K/yr
Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) NOTE: You must submit an AFTAR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that ...
$131K - $171K/yr
Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) NOTE: You must submit an AFTAR 209 or any official flying hour report and any official document that ...
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 ...
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 ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Beale Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Beale Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Edwards, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Edwards, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Edwards, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Edwards, CA · On-site
$76K/yr
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 ...
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$133K/yr
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$133K/yr
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$133K/yr
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Travis Air Force Base, CA · On-site
$133K/yr
Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary ...
Pilot Instructor Locations: Memphis AFB, Travis AFB, Eielson AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson AFB, and ... Evaluates student performance and provides appropriate diagnosis, feedback, and remediation.
Pilot Instructor Locations: Memphis AFB, Travis AFB, Eielson AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson AFB, and ... Evaluates student performance and provides appropriate diagnosis, feedback, and remediation.
Lemoore, CA · On-site
The Contract Instructor Pilot will evaluate and monitor students' performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot. This position is sign on bonus eligible WHO YOU ARE You ...
Lemoore, CA · On-site
The Contract Instructor Pilot will evaluate and monitor students' performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot. This position is sign on bonus eligible WHO YOU ARE You ...
Lemoore, CA · On-site
The Contract Instructor Pilot will evaluate and monitor students' performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot. This position is sign on bonus eligible WHO YOU ARE You ...
Lemoore, CA · On-site
The Contract Instructor Pilot will evaluate and monitor students' performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot. This position is sign on bonus eligible WHO YOU ARE You ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$27.55/hr
A private pilot certificate, student pilot time, or any flight training is a real bonus. Pilots understand the cockpit environment these devices live in, and we'll lean on you for more than device ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$27.55/hr
A private pilot certificate, student pilot time, or any flight training is a real bonus. Pilots understand the cockpit environment these devices live in, and we'll lean on you for more than device ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
A private pilot certificate, student pilot time, or any flight training is a real bonus. Pilots understand the cockpit environment these devices live in, and we'll lean on you for more than device ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
A private pilot certificate, student pilot time, or any flight training is a real bonus. Pilots understand the cockpit environment these devices live in, and we'll lean on you for more than device ...
Watsonville, CA · On-site
$30 - $45/hr
Crew, customers, students, participants, spectators, airport personnel, and other tenants all look to the pilot as a leader. We are proud of our reputation at Watsonville Airport and are looking for ...
Quick apply
Watsonville, CA · On-site
$30 - $45/hr
Crew, customers, students, participants, spectators, airport personnel, and other tenants all look to the pilot as a leader. We are proud of our reputation at Watsonville Airport and are looking for ...
Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your ...
Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your ...
Watsonville, CA · On-site
$30 - $45/hr
Crew, customers, students, participants, spectators, airport personnel, and other tenants all look to the pilot as a leader. We are proud of our reputation at Watsonville Airport and are looking for ...
Quick apply
Watsonville, CA · On-site
$30 - $45/hr
Crew, customers, students, participants, spectators, airport personnel, and other tenants all look to the pilot as a leader. We are proud of our reputation at Watsonville Airport and are looking for ...
$48.9K - $62.4K
10% of jobs
$62.4K - $76K
7% of jobs
$76K - $89.6K
3% of jobs
$99.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$89.6K - $103.2K
6% of jobs
$103.2K - $116.8K
7% of jobs
$116.8K - $130.4K
5% of jobs
The median wage is $138.9K / yr.
$130.4K - $144K
17% of jobs
$151.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$144K - $157.6K
33% of jobs
$157.6K - $171.2K
5% of jobs
$171.2K - $184.8K
3% of jobs
$184.8K - $198.4K
2% of jobs
$48.9K
$129.2K
$198.4K
A student pilot spends their time mastering the basics of piloting an aircraft. They learn the controls, scientific principles that enable flight, relevant laws, aircraft maintenance duties, and proper methods of communication such as a radio. As a student pilot, you need to be able to demonstrate each and every one of these skills before you can fly an aircraft solo. After becoming proficient in flying and operating a smaller aircraft, a student pilot can further train toward a job piloting larger aircraft and a fulfilling career in aviation.
| Aspect | Student Pilot | Private Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Student Pilot Certificate | Private Pilot Certificate |
| Work Environment | Training flights, flight schools | Personal, recreational flying |
| Employer/Industry Usage | Flight training programs |
The main difference between a Student Pilot and a Private Pilot is that a Student Pilot is in training and holds a student certificate, while a Private Pilot has completed certification requirements and can fly independently for personal purposes. Student Pilots are primarily focused on learning and practicing flying skills, whereas Private Pilots are authorized to carry passengers and fly for leisure without instructor supervision.
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$131K - $171K/yr
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago