Low-Time Pilot Jobs

Low-Time Pilot Job Types That Build Hours Toward 1,500

Most new commercial pilots need to build flight hours toward the 1,500 required for an ATP certificate — and the fastest way there is a job that pays you to fly. These are the proven low-time pilot jobs for building hours, each with its own requirements, pay, and hour-building pace. Explore the guides below to find the paths that fit your logbook.

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SURVEY

Aerial Survey Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want cross-country time, travel-heavy work, and long flying days

500–1,000+ hours, varies by operator
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Pipeline Patrol Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want steady route flying and practical cross-country time

500–1,000+ hours, varies by operator and route
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Skydive Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want high-cycle flying and fast-paced operations

500–1,000+ hours, varies by aircraft and drop zone
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Banner Tow Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want seasonal hour building and hands-on stick-and-rudder flying

250–500+ hours, varies by operator and insurance
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Flight Instructor Jobs

Pilots who want the most common structured path to build toward 1,500 hours

Often 250+ hours to start, varies by certification and school
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Part 135 Cargo Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want structured commercial experience, IFR and night flying, and a path toward cargo, charter, or turbine roles

Often 500–1,200+ hours, varies by operator and SIC/PIC role
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Ferry Pilot Jobs

Pilots who are flexible, comfortable with travel, and interested in aircraft delivery, repositioning, and cross-country flying

Varies widely; often 500–1,000+ hours depending on aircraft and distance
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Aerial Mapping Pilot Jobs

Pilots who want cross-country flying, survey-style operations, and structured mission flying

Often 500–1,000+ hours, varies by operator and mission
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Cessna Caravan Pilot Jobs

Pilots seeking single-engine turbine experience in cargo, skydive, charter, commuter, or utility operations

Often 750–1,500+ hours, varies by operator and PIC/SIC role
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PC-12 Pilot Jobs

Pilots working toward turbine, charter, medevac, corporate, or Part 135 experience

Often 1,000–2,000+ hours, varies by operator and PIC/SIC role
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King Air Pilot Jobs

Pilots seeking multi-engine turbine time in charter, cargo, medevac, or corporate operations

Often 1,000–2,000+ hours, varies by operator and PIC/SIC role
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Bush Pilot Jobs

Pilots interested in remote, rugged flying, short/soft-field work, and Alaska or backcountry operations

Often 500–1,500+ hours, varies by operator and terrain
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Seaplane Pilot Jobs

Pilots interested in floatplane operations, tourism, lodge flying, and seasonal adventure flying

Often 500–1,500+ hours, varies by operator and location
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Ag Pilot Jobs

Pilots interested in agricultural aviation, low-level flying, seasonal work, and specialized aircraft

Often 500–1,500+ hours, varies by operator and training background
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Traffic Watch Pilot Jobs

Pilots wanting route-based local flying, repetitive operations, and hour-building near home

Often 250–750+ hours, varies by operator and market
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