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Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Pilot

Lihue, HI · On-site

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How much do temporary 500 hour pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary 500 hour 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 Temporary 500 Hour Pilot vs Flight Instructor?

AspectTemporary 500 Hour PilotFlight Instructor
Required CertificationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL), 500 flight hoursCertified Flight Instructor (CFI), PPL
Work EnvironmentPart-time or temporary flying jobs, often for training or charterFlight training environments, flight schools
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, charter companies, training programsFlight schools, training academies

The Temporary 500 Hour Pilot typically holds a Private Pilot License with 500 flight hours and works in temporary flying roles. A Flight Instructor also holds a PPL but is primarily involved in training new pilots. While both roles require similar certifications, the Temporary 500 Hour Pilot focuses on flying jobs, whereas the Flight Instructor specializes in teaching and training.

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Infographic showing various Temporary 500 Hour Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 12% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Corporate Pilot

Driscoll's, Inc.

Watsonville, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

About the Opportunity
The Corporate pilot will assist in solving complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and develop new concepts, methods, and techniques. The Corporate pilot will communicate regularly with the Assistant chief pilots, to ensure that all operational issues related to our aircraft are addressed in a timely manner. We are looking primarily for pilots with strong handling skills and extensive IFR background. A King Air 350 type rating is preferred but not absolutely required. We fly our King Air into many airports with relatively short runways, plus at least one airport which is unimproved dirt, so we're looking for pilots who are very confident with their airmanship.
Responsibilities
• Participate in ensuring that all government, industry and company safety and operational requirements are met
• Ensure flight operations related safety issues and hazards are reported to the Chief Pilot via the Safety Management System
• Complete all required preflight planning and preparation duties
• Ensure aircraft, weather, flight plan, departure airport facilities, at departure, in route and at destination, meet operational requirements
• Ensure required aircraft certificates and manuals are on board the aircraft prior to commencing a flight
• Maintain current knowledge of, and adhere to part 91 & Part 135 regulations, including recent flight experience required under FAR part 61, Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the Driscoll's flight manual and best practices as described in FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Advisory Circular material
• Attend regularly scheduled ground and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations and aircraft systems
• Maintain current required licenses and certificates to comply with company, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), as applicable, and FAA requirements
• Assist loading and unloading of baggage and providing passenger needs as required
• Contributes to the Business Unit's people priorities and objectives regarding: people leader effectiveness, engaged employees, and enabling others to perform.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 90%.
• Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large.
Candidate Profile
Requirements
Certifications/Licenses:
• Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Airline Transport Pilot license preferred
• FAA First Class Medical
• Rated in King Air - 300/350 - preferred
• CA Driver's License or plan to convert to CA
Minimum Experience Required:
• 2,000 hours of total logged flight experience
• 1,500 hours Pilot In Command
• 500 hours in Jet or Turboprop
• 200 hours in type - preferred
Education:
• High School diploma required, two years college or technical training preferred
Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Competencies
• The perfect fit for Driscoll's is a highly motivated team player who values creating and maintaining a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will reflect Driscoll's core values of Trustworthiness, Humility and Passion. Ability to work well under time pressures, adapt to working outside the M-F daytime work hours when necessary, and communicate effectively with others are just some of the attributes we're looking for.
• California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.
• A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions.
Compensation & Benefits:
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
Salary range estimated for the Corporate Pilot is: $ 145,000 to 185,000 USD.
Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.