Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest ...
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
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Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines ...
Pilot Pathway Program
Saint George, UT · On-site
Acron Aviation, Axiom Aviation, California Aeronautical University, Cornerstone Aviation, Embry ... Hold a Private Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and a Commercial Rating Physical and Other ...
Pilot Pathway Program
Saint George, UT · On-site
Acron Aviation, Axiom Aviation, California Aeronautical University, Cornerstone Aviation, Embry ... Hold a Private Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and a Commercial Rating Physical and Other ...
Pilot Pathway Program
Saint George, UT · On-site
Acron Aviation, Axiom Aviation, California Aeronautical University, Cornerstone Aviation, Embry ... Hold a Private Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and a Commercial Rating Physical and Other ...
Pilot Pathway Program
Saint George, UT · On-site
Acron Aviation, Axiom Aviation, California Aeronautical University, Cornerstone Aviation, Embry ... Hold a Private Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and a Commercial Rating Physical and Other ...
Pilot
Grand Prairie, TX · On-site
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...
Pilot
Grand Prairie, TX · On-site
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including ... Pilot aircraft for demonstration flights with potential customers to assist in the Marketing ...
$130K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and fivetoeightyears' related ...
$130K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and fivetoeightyears' related ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and regulatory ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and regulatory ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Helicopter Pilot
Urbana, IL · On-site
$82K/yr
The university brings together a diverse community of students, professors, and researchers ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Urbana, IL · On-site
$82K/yr
The university brings together a diverse community of students, professors, and researchers ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Urbana, IL · On-site
$82K/yr
The university brings together a diverse community of students, professors, and researchers ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Urbana, IL · On-site
$82K/yr
The university brings together a diverse community of students, professors, and researchers ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$130K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and fivetoeightyears' related ...
Chief Pilot
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$130K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and fivetoeightyears' related ...
Chief Pilot
$150K - $190K/yr
The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and regulatory ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
$150K - $190K/yr
The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and regulatory ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
$150K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Chief Pilot
$150K - $190K/yr
Overview The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and ... Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years' related ...
Research Pilot
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Research Pilot
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Research Pilot
Edwards, CA · On-site
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Research Pilot
Edwards, CA · On-site
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Research Pilot
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Research Pilot
$170K - $190K/yr
Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe ... Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study ...
Helicopter Pilot
Stillwater, OK · On-site
$72K - $90K/yr
Anchored by Oklahoma State University, the town comes alive with game days, live music, and a ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Stillwater, OK · On-site
$72K - $90K/yr
Anchored by Oklahoma State University, the town comes alive with game days, live music, and a ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
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$49.5K - $63.3K
10% of jobs
$63.3K - $77K
7% of jobs
$77K - $90.8K
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$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
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$145.9K - $159.7K
33% of jobs
$159.7K - $173.5K
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$173.5K - $187.2K
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$187.2K - $201K
2% of jobs
$49.5K
$130.9K
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How much do university pilot jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for university 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.
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Destination 225 - University Pilot Pathway
Omaha, NE • On-site
Jet Linx Aviation
• Aviation • 201 - 500 employees201 - 500 employees
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 2 days ago
Job description
Description
Position Summary:
Welcome to Destination 225°, an exciting new program in partnership with Southwest Airlines® that provides motivated and capable candidates with a career path into an aviation career. The Destination 225° University pathway is designed for collegiate aviators who attend a Southwest® partner university or complete a Southwest Airlines® Campus Reach Internship.
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines partner, in order to put themselves in position to join the ranks as a Southwest Airlines Pilot. Destination 225° is designed to be highly accessible, cost-effective, and innovative.
Jet Linx is excited to offer talented pilots the opportunity to build flight time as a part of our FAA Part 135 fleet, and to share in our culture and values as they prepare for the next stage in your aviation career.
Minimum Qualifications to be Considered:
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
Education & Work Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Compensation:
Jet Linx offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to team members. Actual base salary provided is dependent upon position, geographic location, aircraft size (crew positions), relevant education, training and experience of the candidate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with 6% company match, paid time off and company paid life and short-term disability coverage.
Position Summary:
Welcome to Destination 225°, an exciting new program in partnership with Southwest Airlines® that provides motivated and capable candidates with a career path into an aviation career. The Destination 225° University pathway is designed for collegiate aviators who attend a Southwest® partner university or complete a Southwest Airlines® Campus Reach Internship.
Our vision is to ease the barriers to becoming a pilot, and guide those who are selected to the University pathway in their next steps: gaining relevant flight experience with a Southwest Airlines partner, in order to put themselves in position to join the ranks as a Southwest Airlines Pilot. Destination 225° is designed to be highly accessible, cost-effective, and innovative.
Jet Linx is excited to offer talented pilots the opportunity to build flight time as a part of our FAA Part 135 fleet, and to share in our culture and values as they prepare for the next stage in your aviation career.
Minimum Qualifications to be Considered:
- Must be accepted into the Destination 225 program via Southwest Airlines acceptance letter
- Must be an actively enrolled in University program affiliated with D225 program
- Must be willing to commit minimum of 2 years to Jet Linx
- Must provide letter of recommendation showing good standing in coursework and flight training
- Must provide current resume displaying current flight times, ratings and other applicable experience
- Must successfully pass TSA background screenings, criminal history records check and FAA/DOT drug testing
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Be able to pass the prescreening requirements needed for employment at Southwest Airlines
- Be able to relocate
Education & Work Experience:
- Achieved a degree/certification from University program
- Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings required
- R-ATP requirements required
Physical Requirements:
- Possess a USA DOT/FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Have or be able to obtain a valid passport with the ability to travel in and out of the US
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without the need for company sponsorship of an employment-based visa now or in the future
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application
Compensation:
Jet Linx offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to team members. Actual base salary provided is dependent upon position, geographic location, aircraft size (crew positions), relevant education, training and experience of the candidate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with 6% company match, paid time off and company paid life and short-term disability coverage.
About Jet Linx
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Industry
Aviation
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
1999