Airline Pilot Jobs in California

Airline Pilots are critical contributors in the transportation industry, providing a crucial service by transporting passengers and cargo across the nation and around the world. Their primary responsibilities include navigating aircraft safely and efficiently, adhering to flight plans, handling emergency situations, and communicating with air traffic control. They must also perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, ensuring the aircraft is in good operating condition. Furthermore, they play a significant role in maintaining the safety and comfort of passengers, making them an essential part of the airline's customer service.

Key qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, physical fitness, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. They must have a commercial pilot's license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and many have a bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field. A multi-engine rating and instrument rating are also typically required. Airline pilots often start their careers in related roles such as flight instructors, charter pilots, or military pilots, where they gain the necessary flight experience to become a commercial airline pilot. These roles provide them with valuable experience in operating aircraft, understanding aviation regulations, and dealing with unexpected flight events.

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Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) - Aviators Flight Academy, Van Nuys, CA

  • AVIATORS INC
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Ensure all training is conducted safely and in accordance with FAA regulations and school policies....

In Person

Airplane Pilot

  • Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight...

In Person

Pilot Car Driver needed--read full ad

  • Reeve Trucking Company Inc.
  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 8 days ago

un Pilot Car Driver needed--read full ad Reeve Trucking Company Inc. 5050 Carpenter Rd compensation: $19-$20 per hour employment type: job title: pilot Duties will include escort of oversized...

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C130 Flight Engineer - R0161188

  • Amentum
  • McClellan, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • McClellan, CA
  • 10 days ago

C130 Flight Engineer - R0161188 Job Description: C-130 Flight Engineers are based remotely throughout California. The Flight Engineer participates in aerial firefighting missions, Functional Check...

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Wildland Fire Fighter (Forest-Aviation Officer)

  • Forest Service
  • Redding, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 16 days ago

This position is located within a USDA Forest Service unit. This position serves as a principal assistant to one or more Forest Staff Officer(s) or Forest Fire Management Officer(s) on USDA Forest...

In Person

Fixed Wing Pilot - Located in Redding, CA

  • REACH Medical Holdings
  • Redding, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 16 days ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

In Person

Fixed Wing Pilot

  • Global Medical Response
  • Crescent City, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Crescent City, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners....

In Person

Public Notice for Airplane Pilot (Direct Hire)

  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Direct hiring authority for the 2181 series is being used to fill this position. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement....

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Corporate Pilot

  • Driscolls
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 90+ days ago

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...

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Airplane Pilot (Accelerated Hire)

  • Department of the Air Force
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 90+ days ago

PCS Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's...

In Person Full Time

Airplane Pilot (Accelerated Hire)

  • Air National Guard Units
  • Fresno, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 90+ days ago

flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations...

In Person

Demographic Data for California

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Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

Airline Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Airline Management
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Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...

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Salary for Airline Pilot Jobs in California

This is the average annual salary for Airline Pilot jobs in California as reported by the BLS.

$321,460


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Airline Pilot positions.



Highest Education Level

Airline Pilots in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.1%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
9.4%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Airline Pilots in California
2-4 years
32.9%
1-2 years
17.4%
4-6 years
16.0%
8-10 years
14.2%
6-8 years
11.2%
10+ years
8.3%



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