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Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

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How much do trainee pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee pilot in the United States is $43,530.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trainee pilot?

Trainee pilots are individuals who are undergoing initial flight training to become licensed pilots. They typically enroll in flight schools or airline cadet programs, where they learn aviation theory, flight operations, and practical flying skills under the supervision of certified instructors. Trainee pilots progress through various licenses and certifications, such as the Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL), depending on their career goals. Their training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on flying experience. Upon successful completion, they are qualified to fly aircraft professionally or privately, depending on their chosen path.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trainee pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trainee Pilot, you need a solid understanding of aerodynamics, navigation, and aviation regulations, typically supported by at least a high school diploma and enrollment in an accredited flight training program. Familiarity with flight simulators, aviation weather systems, and logbook management tools is essential, as well as progressing toward or holding a Private Pilot License (PPL) or equivalent certification. Excellent situational awareness, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication skills set outstanding trainees apart. These skills and qualifications are critical for ensuring safety, precise flight operations, and the ability to respond to dynamic challenges in aviation environments.

What kind of support and mentorship can trainee pilots expect during their training program?

Trainee pilots typically receive structured support and mentorship from experienced instructors and training captains throughout their program. Most flight schools and airlines assign trainees to a dedicated mentor who provides guidance on both technical skills and adapting to the unique challenges of aviation. Regular feedback sessions, simulator training, and peer support groups are also common, helping trainees build confidence and address areas for improvement. This collaborative environment ensures that trainees are well-prepared for each phase of their training and transition smoothly into professional pilot roles.

What is the difference between Trainee Pilot vs Flight Instructor?

AspectTrainee PilotFlight Instructor
Required CertificationsStudent pilot license, basic trainingCommercial pilot license, flight instructor certificate
Work EnvironmentFlight schools, training aircraftFlight schools, training aircraft, classrooms
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, private training, flight schoolsFlight schools, aviation training centers

While a Trainee Pilot is in the early stages of flight training aiming to obtain necessary licenses, a Flight Instructor is a certified pilot who trains others. The Trainee Pilot focuses on gaining flight hours and certifications, whereas the Flight Instructor provides instruction and mentorship to aspiring pilots, often working within the same industry and environments.

What cities are hiring for Trainee Pilot jobs?

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What are the most commonly searched types of Pilot jobs?

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What states have the most Trainee Pilot jobs?

States with the most job openings for Trainee Pilot jobs include:

Infographic showing various Trainee Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,530 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Contract Instructor Pilot E-2C/D

LB&B Associates, Inc.

Port Hueneme, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

E2 CIP, NAVAL AVIATOR (PILOT)

Job Description - Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)

LB&B Associates Inc. has immediate openings for on-call E2 Contract Instructor Pilots to support its training contract at NAS Point Mugu, CA.

This is an on-call position.

CIPs for the E-2C 2F110 OFT, the E-2D 2F210 OFT, and the E-2D 2F211 APT shall instruct students in the cockpit as required during simulator events.

CIPs shall successfully demonstrate the ability to instruct, interact, and evaluate aircrew performance for all flight scenarios and provide instantaneous feedback regarding tactical employment and safety related decisions.

CIPs must have the tactical expertise required to provide accurate simulation instruction of all current and future mission areas executed by the E-2C/D crew to meet Air Combat Training Continuum (ACTC) training requirements of the ACCLWS, in alignment with the CAEWWS Manual. This includes, but is not limited to:

a) Warfare Commander decisions and communications

b) Tactical Command and Control (TAC C2)

c) Air Intercept Communications (AIC)

d) Strike Warfare

e) Carrier Strike Group Air Defense

f) Maritime Employment

g) Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)

h) Offensive Air Support (OAS)

i) Airspace Management

j) Offensive Counter-Air/Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (OCA/SEAD)

k) Combat Identification (CID)

l) Controlled Approaches

m) Survivability

Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions:

  • Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and Systems Training (including briefs and debriefs) using traditional and modern tools such as interactive white boards, computers and video projector systems.
  • Evaluate student training/mission performance as required.
  • Provide classroom instruction and recommendations for improvement, to include tests and test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under the guidelines of current directives.
  • Provide academic instruction to include Instructor led lecture discussion for Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instrument Ground School (IGS), etc., and self-paced Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) and Computer Based Training (CBT) in support of courses required for each platform.
  • Assist with simulator and training device inspections and certification programs and other special projects, as required, to include mishap re-creation and testing.
  • Conduct training device operation instruction to personnel as necessary, to include briefing, debriefing and grading/assessments.
  • Other weapons system specific support responsibilities, as listed in appendices.
  • Evaluate and record trainer performance IAW established criteria.
  • Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
  • Review curriculum, assess and recommend improvements to the training program via the appropriate training management officials.
  • Perform as NATOPS Instrument Evaluators, Assistant NATOPS Instructors (ANI), AW and EW instructors. Contract Instructors may be designated as a NATOPS Instrument Evaluator or Assistant NATOPS Instructor per OPNAVINST 3710.7 SERIES. Refer to OPNAVINST 3710.7 SERIES for definitions of responsibilities, assignments, qualifications, cognizant authority for designations, and annual requirements for certifications.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Must obtain instructor certification in the platform(s) to which assigned.
  • Must obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)

  • Qualifications.A CIP shall have the following qualifications: Must be or have been an E-2 Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) qualified pilot or have been an E-2 simulator instructor (pilot) within the previous five (5) years. A CIP have been a designated a Carrier Aircraft Plane Commander (CAPC) in the E-2 or Carrier Transport Plane Commander (CTPC) in the C-2 (i.e. level 300 ACTC qualification or greater), Not have had any punitive actions on their record that resulted in termination of their flight status (i.e. Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board (FNAEB) resulting in a type B classification). Must have a minimum of (800) flying hours in the E-2 or the C-2 aircraft and possess a Bachelor's degree.
  • A CIP should have the following preferred qualifications: Must Be or have been an E-2/C-2 NATOPS Instructor qualified pilot within the previous five (5) years, or have been an E-2/C-2 simulator instructor pilot within the previous five (5) years.
  • Attained the following tactical designations
    • Instructor CAPC in the E-2 (i.e. Level 3i ACTC [formerly level 400 ACTC qualification, prior to 2019])
    • Element lead in the E-2 (i.e. level 400 ACTC qualification)
    • E-2 Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) (i.e. level 500 ACTC qualification)

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LB&B Associates Inc.is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.