Pilots operate aircraft, flying people and cargo all over the world. Their job duties vary, depending on their industry. They conduct pre-flight checks to ensure the plane is in good order, coordinate with air traffic control, and assess and adjust flight paths as needed. Commercial plots update passengers on commercial flights or transport products on cargo flights. Some may even perform specialized duties, such as crop dusting in the farming industry.

If you are interested in a job related to Pilot, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Pilot Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Pilot positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Citation 500 Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Citation 500 Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Citation 500 Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Citation 500 Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Challenger 300 350 Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Challenger 300 350 Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Challenger 300 350 Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Challenger 300 350 Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Second In Command Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Second In Command Pilot is a common job search query. Most salaries for Second In Command Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Second In Command Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Pilot Overseas
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Pilot Overseas is a typical job search query Most salaries for Pilot Overseas jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pilot Overseas job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Challenger 300 Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Challenger 300 Pilot is a typical job search query Most salaries for Challenger 300 Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Challenger 300 Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Cfi Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Cfi Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cfi Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Cfi Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Challenger 604 605 Pilot
Salary range: $84,500 - $107,500
Challenger 604 605 Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Challenger 604 605 Pilot jobs pay between $84,500 (25th percentile) and $107,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Challenger 604 605 Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
350 Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
350 Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 350 Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 350 Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Dhs Pilot
Salary range: $81,500 - $129,500
Dhs Pilot is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dhs Pilot jobs pay between $81,500 (25th percentile) and $129,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Dhs Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Ocean Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $155,000
Ocean Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ocean Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ocean Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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