Pilot Jobs in California

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California's aviation industry offers unparalleled opportunities for pilots across diverse sectors, from major international carriers operating out of Los Angeles International Airport to regional airlines serving the state's extensive network of airports. The Golden State hosts headquarters for several major airlines and cargo operators, creating demand for pilots with various experience levels and type ratings, including Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, and wide-body aircraft certifications.

Whether you're seeking first officer positions with regional carriers, captain opportunities at major airlines, or specialized roles in cargo operations, California's aviation market provides pathways for career advancement. The state's year-round flying weather and diverse operational environments make it an attractive destination for aviation professionals. AeroScout aggregates pilot opportunities from across California's aviation ecosystem, connecting you with positions at airlines, cargo operators, and aviation service companies throughout the state.

87 Pilot Jobs in California Available Now

Pilot in Command G200Sun Air Jets
G200CaptainCamarillo, CaliforniaType-rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$190,000-$210,000/yr
Second in Command BeechjetSchubach Aviation
BeechjetFirst OfficerCarlsbad, CANon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
Salary$50,000-$90,000/yr
King Air 350 Captain - Watsonville, CASolairus Aviation
King Air 350CaptainWatsonville, CAType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time2,500 hrs
PIC1,000 hrs
Salary$50,000-$500,000/yr
Gulfstream G280 Captain - Santa Rosa, CASolairus Aviation
G280CaptainSanta Rosa, CAType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$50,000-$500,000/yr
ER-2 Research PilotIntegration Innovation Inc
ER-2CaptainEdwards AFB, CANon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$170,000-$185,000/yr
Captain- Managed Aircraft G-V- (Home based) in Van Nuys, California | Careers at Van NuysVistaJet
G-VCaptainVan Nuys, CaliforniaType-rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$215,000-$225,000/yr
Captain Global ExpressSilver Air Private Jets
BD-700 (Global Express)CaptainVan Nuys, CaliforniaType-rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC3,000 hrs
Salary$275,000-$300,000/yr
Pilot - Captain– Challenger 605 - CYYZChartright Air Group
Challenger 605Captain Mississauga, ON, CANon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,000 hrs
Pilot - First Officer – Challenger 300 - CYYZChartright Air Group
Challenger 300First Officer Mississauga, ON, CANon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Pilot IVMedImpact
G-IV/G350/G400/G450CaptainSan Diego, CAType-rated
Total Time5,000 hrs
Salary$318,696-$389,518/yr
Falcon 7X Captain - Livermore, CASolairus Aviation
Falcon 7XCaptainLivermore, CAType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$50,000-$500,000/yr
Pilot: Captain - Global 6000 | KVNYClay Lacy Aviation
Global 6000CaptainVan NuysType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$330,000-$360,000/yr
Gulfstream G-IV First OfficerAero Air
G-IVFirst OfficerVan Nuys, CAType-rated
Total Time2,000 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Salary$114,420/yr
Second in Command - HS-125 SeriesSTA Jets
HS-125First OfficerCosta Mesa, CAType-rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Test Pilot - Various UAVMightyFly
UAVPilot in CommandTracy, CaliforniaNon-type ratedVisa Sponsor
DHC-6 Twin Otter CaptainRise Air
DHC-6CaptainLa Ronge, SKNon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Salary$88,800-$104,043/yr
Global 6000 Captain - San Jose, CASolairus Aviation
Global 6000CaptainSan Jose, CAType-rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$50,000-$500,000/yr
Citation CJ2+ Captain - Sacramento, CASolairus Aviation
Citation CJ2+CaptainMcClellan Park, CAType-rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$50,000-$500,000/yr
Captain Citation XLS PICSTA Jets
Citation XLSCaptainCosta Mesa, CAType-rated
Total Time4,000 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$150,000-$175,000/yr
Simulator Instructor - A320 familyFTE Jerez
A320Jerez de la FronteraNon-type rated
S4 Flight InstructorJoby Aviation
S4PilotMarina, CANon-type rated
PIC1,000 hrs
Salary$88,000-$121,000/yr
Pilot in Command - Hawker 800 SeriesSTA Jets
Hawker 800CaptainCosta Mesa, CAType-rated
Total Time4,000 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Captain - Citation 525PCJ
Citation 525CaptainOakland, CANon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Phenom 100 Captain - CAJetPro Pilots
Phenom 100CaptainSouthern CaliforniaNon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
Global Express PIC - VNY BasedWorldwide Jet Charter
Global ExpressCaptainVan Nuys, CANon-type rated
Captain - Gulfstream 650Jet Aviation
G650CaptainVan Nuys, CANon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Flight Instructor - DA42 Twin StarFTEJerez
DA42Flight InstructorJerez de La FronteraNon-type ratedVisa Sponsor
Total Time500 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Pilatus PC-12 Captain (PIC)Pacific Coast Jet
PC-12CaptainOakland, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC250 hrs
Captain - Citation Sovereign 680Pacific Coast Jet
Citation Sovereign 680CaptainOakland, CANon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Captain - HA-420 HondaJetCutter Aviation
HA-420CaptainOrange County, CaliforniaNon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Captain - Falcon 900 EASyClay Lacy Aviation
Falcon 900 EASyCaptainVan NuysType-rated
Total Time6,000 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$280,000-$302,000/yr
Quick Upgrade Captain - ERJ family EMB-145JSX
EMB-145CaptainBurbank, CANon-type rated
Total Time2,500 hrs
Salary$68,580-$90,840/yr
Gulfstream G550 CaptainSilver Airways
G550CaptainSanta AnaType-rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC3,000 hrs
Salary$230,000-$270,000/yr
BE20 King Air 200 Captain - RotationalRise Air
BE20 King Air 200CaptainLa Ronge, SaskatchewanNon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Salary$73,000/yr
Pilot in Command - Citation M2 Gen 2Leviate Jet Management
Citation M2CaptainPetaluma, CaliforniaType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
B737 CaptainRoyal Air Maroc
B737NG/MAXCaptainCasablancaType-ratedVisa SponsorDirect Entry
PIC1,000 hrs
Salary$132,000/yr
CL215 CaptainSaskatchewan Public Safety Agency
CL215CaptainLa RongeNon-type rated
Salary$68,443-$85,749/yr
Certified Flight Instructor - Various Piston AircraftPacific Union College
Various Piston AircraftFlight InstructorAngwin, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Salary$52,000-$62,400/yr
B737 CaptainRoyal Air Maroc
B737CaptainCasablanca, MoroccoType-ratedVisa SponsorDirect Entry
PIC1,000 hrs
Salary$132,000/yr
Flight InstructorAerodynamics Academy
Cessna CitationinstructorMálagaNon-type rated
First Officer - Learjet LR-60ATI Jet
LR-60First OfficerDallas, TexasNon-type rated
Total Time1,000 hrs
Salary$60,000/yr
Second In Command - Learjet 55Partouche Air Group
Learjet 55Second OfficerVan Nuys, CANon-type rated
Total Time750 hrs
Fixed Wing Test Pilot InstructorNational Test Pilot School
S-265, AV-L39, MB-326, NH-T38Test Pilot InstructorMojave, CaliforniaNon-type ratedVisa Sponsor
Salary$200,000-$250,000/yr
Captain - Various Gulfstream AircraftWynn Aviation
G650ER, G550, G700CaptainLas VegasType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Captain - Learjet LR-45Private Jets, Inc.
LR-45CaptainOklahoma CityType-rated
Staff Flight Instructor (FT)San Carlos Flight Center
Various AircraftFlight InstructorSan Carlos, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Salary$89,600/yr
Kaptain B737 – BuzzBuzz
B737-300-900CaptainKaunas, Vilnius, Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw AirportType-rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC800 hrs
Second in Command - Challenger 350ACI Jet
Challenger 350Second OfficerSacramento, CANon-type rated
Total Time2,000 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Salary$95,000-$145,000/yr
Flight Instructor - Various Piston AircraftRWL German Flight Academy
Various Piston AircraftFlight InstructorMönchengladbachNon-type rated
Flight Instructor - Various AircraftIASCO Flight Training
Various AircraftFlight InstructorRedding, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Salary$45,800/yr
KC-46 Pilot InstructorFlightSafety International
KC-46InstructorAltus AFB, OklahomaNon-type rated
Total Time200 hrs
Pilot in Command - King AirDriscoll's
King Air 350CaptainWatsonville, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Total Time2,000 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$145,000-$185,000/yr
Captain - Hawker 800Partouche Air Group
Hawker 800CaptainVan Nuys, CANon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
Flight InstructorTrade Winds Aviation
Various AircraftFlight InstructorSan JoseNon-type rated
Captain – Gulfstream G650ERClay Lacy Aviation
G650ERCaptainCamarillo, CAType-rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$365,000/yr
Pilot in Command – Gulfstream G200Jet Linx
G200CaptainDallas, TexasNon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$160,000-$245,000/yr
CL30 First OfficerAirshare
CL30First OfficerOverland Park, KansasNon-type rated
Flight Instructor - Various AircraftDelta Air Lines
VariousFlight InstructorAtlantaNon-type rated
First Officer - Hawker 800Partouche Air Group
Hawker 800Second OfficerVan Nuys, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
Pilot in Command - 180/182/185 SkywagonTalkeetna Air Taxi
180/182/185 SkywagonCaptainTalkeetna, AlaskaNon-type rated
Total Time2,000 hrs
Flight Instructor - Various Piston AircraftAerodynamic Aviation
Various Piston AircraftFlight InstructorSan Jose, MontereyNon-type rated
Learjet 55 Pilot in CommandPartouche Air Group
Learjet 55CaptainVan Nuys, CANon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
Deputy Head of Group Flight Operations / Deputy Nominated Person Flight Operations (DHC-6)Zimex Aviation
DHC-6 Twin OtterOtherSwitzerlandNon-type rated
E190 CaptainRoyal Air Maroc
E190CaptainCasablancaType-ratedVisa SponsorDirect Entry
PIC1,000 hrs
Line Pilot - Various Piston AircraftFox Air Alaska
Various Piston AircraftFirst OfficerBethel, AlaskaNon-type rated
Total Time500 hrs
Lead Captain – Global ExpressClay Lacy Aviation
BD-700CaptainVan Nuys, CAType-rated
Salary$300,000-$325,000/yr
Lead Captain - Challenger 300Jet Aviation
CL30CaptainBurbank, CANon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC1,500 hrs
Salary$220,000-$250,000/yr
Line Pilot - Cessna 208 CaravanSounds Air
Cessna 208 CaravanFirst OfficerWellington or Blenheim, New ZealandNon-type rated
Total Time1,200 hrs
Pilot - Captain – Citation Ultra – YYZChartright Air Group
Citation UltraCaptain Mississauga, ON, CANon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC500 hrs
Pilot in Command - Challenger 300Jet Linx
CL300CaptainDallas, TexasNon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
PIC2,000 hrs
Salary$160,000-$245,000/yr
B737NG CaptainEnter Air
B737NGCaptainPolandNon-type rated
Total Time3,500 hrs
Captain B737ASL Airlines France
B737CaptainTremblay, FranceType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC1,000 hrs
E190 First OfficerRoyal Air Maroc
E190First OfficerCasablancaType-ratedVisa Sponsor
Hawker 800/850/900 PIC – Pilot in CommandPrivaira
Hawker 800/850/900CaptainFort LauderdaleNon-type ratedDirect Entry
Pilot In Command - Citation CE-560XLLion Air
CE-560XLCaptainDallas, TexasType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time2,500 hrs
First Officer - Various Business JetPrivate Jets, Inc.
Various Business JetFirst OfficerOklahoma CityNon-type rated
Total Time1,000 hrs
C500/550/560 CaptainLove's Travel Stops & Country Stores
C500/550/560CaptainOklahoma CityNon-type rated
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI)International Aero Academy
Various Piston AircraftFlight InstructorLakeland, FloridaNon-type rated
Civil Instructor Eurofighter TyphoonGFD GmbH
Eurofighter TyphoonInstructorLaage, Neuburg, Nörvenich, WittmundNon-type rated
Certified Flight InstructorEVA Flight Training Academy
DA42 Twin StarInstructorSacramento, CaliforniaNon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
Flight InstructorCalifornia Flight Academy
Not specifiedSecond OfficerSan Diego, CaliforniaNon-type rated
First Officer PilotSkyWest Airlines
First OfficerSalt Lake CityNon-type rated
PIC250 hrs
Salary$93,000-$105,000/yr
EMB 500/505 CaptainTAG Aviation
EMB 500/505CaptainLas VegasNon-type rated
Captain - 208B Grand Caravan AmphibianAlaska Seaplanes
208B Grand CaravanCaptainJuneau, AlaskaNon-type rated
DHC-3T PilotHarbour Air
DHC-3TCaptainPilots [CXH and YVR Mainland], Richmond, BC, CANon-type rated
Total Time1,750 hrs
PIC1,000 hrs
Salary$28,025-$39,196/yr
Pilot - First Officer - Global 7500 - YYZChartright Air Group
Global 7500First Officer Mississauga, ON, CANon-type rated
Total Time2,500 hrs
PIC1,000 hrs
Pilot - Captain – Challenger 300 – YYZ Chartright Air Group
Challenger 300Captain Mississauga, ON, CANon-type rated
Total Time2,500 hrs
PIC500 hrs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical requirements for pilot jobs in California?

Most pilot positions in California require an ATPL with appropriate type ratings, typically 1,500+ total flight hours, and clean driving and criminal records. Regional airline first officer positions may accept lower minimums, while major carrier and cargo operations often require significant turbine PIC experience and specific aircraft type ratings.

What is the salary range for pilots in California?

Pilot salaries in California vary significantly by employer and experience level. Regional airline first officers typically start around $50,000-70,000 annually, while major airline captains can earn $200,000-350,000+ per year. California's higher cost of living is generally reflected in competitive compensation packages.

Which airlines and operators hire pilots in California?

California hosts numerous hiring entities including major carriers like United, American, and Delta at LAX and SFO, cargo operators like FedEx and UPS, regional airlines such as SkyWest and Horizon Air, and various charter and corporate flight departments. The state's diverse aviation industry provides opportunities across all sectors.

How competitive is the pilot job market in California?

California's pilot job market is highly competitive due to the state's desirable location and strong aviation presence. However, the current industry pilot shortage has created increased opportunities, particularly for qualified candidates with relevant type ratings and experience. Building competitive flight time and obtaining in-demand certifications significantly improves hiring prospects.

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