Low-Time Pilot Jobs in New York
Last updated July 3, 2026
A guide to low-time, hour-building pilot jobs in New York — the flight schools, drop zones, aerial survey, banner-tow and Part 135 cargo employers FlyTo1500 tracks, what they typically require, and how to find current openings.
Short answer
New York has 35 low-time pilot employers in the FlyTo1500 database across flight instructing, skydiving, aerial survey/pipeline patrol, banner towing, and Part 135 cargo. Hiring varies by employer and season, so this page groups potential employers by category and shows how to find current openings.
New York snapshot
- Low-time pilot employers tracked
- 35
- Major areas
- Farmingdale, Shirley, Rochester, Ronkonkoma, West Harrison, New York
- Job types
- CFI, jump pilot, survey/patrol, banner tow, cargo
- Typical entry
- Commercial certificate; CFI is the most common first job
- Hours to airlines
- 1,500 (ATP) — 1,000–1,250 with an R-ATP
- Best for
- Newly-certificated pilots building toward 1,500 hours
Counts reflect employers FlyTo1500 tracks. Requirements and hiring vary by employer, aircraft, and season.
Potential low-time pilot employers in New York
Below are employers FlyTo1500 tracks in New York. Requirements and current openings vary by employer, aircraft, and season — a listing here does not mean an employer is currently hiring.
Flight schools & CFI employers (20)
Academy Of Aviation LLC
Farmingdale, NY
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Academy Of Aviation LLC
West Harrison, NY
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East Hill Flying Club INC
Ithaca, NY
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Falcon Aviation Flight School
Niagara Falls, NY
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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
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Five Star Flight INC
Glenville, NY
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Global Aviation Center INC
Farmingdale, NY
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Heritage Flight Academy
Ronkonkoma, NY
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Hewison Aviation
Selkirk, NY
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Independent Helicopters LLC
New Windsor, NY
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Independent Helicopters LLC
Ballston Spa, NY
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Mid Island Air Service INC
Ronkonkoma, NY
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Richmor Aviation INC
Hudson, NY
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Richmor Aviation INC
Kingston, NY
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Richmor Aviation INC
Scotia, NY
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Rochester Air Center LLC
Rochester, NY
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Rome - Satellite
Rome, NY
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Take Flight Aviation, LLC
Montgomery, NY
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US Aviation Group LLC
Wappingers Falls, NY
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Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Flushing, NY
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Skydiving drop zones (12)
Blue Sky Ranch
Gardiner, NY
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Frontier Skydivers
Newfane, NY
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Just Jump Skydiving
NY
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Long Island Skydiving Center
Shirley, NY
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Rochester Skydivers
Perry, NY
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Saratoga Skydiving Adventures
Gansevoort, NY
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Skydive Long Island
Shirley, NY
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Skydive Seneca Lake
Ovid, NY
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Skydive South Boston
East Moriches, NY
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Skydive South Shore
Shirley, NY
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Skydive the Falls
Youngstown, NY
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Western New York Skydiving
Albion, NY
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Aerial survey & pipeline patrol (1)
Eagleview
Rochester, NY
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Banner-tow operators (2)
Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc
New York, NY
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East Moriches Aerial Ads
NY
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Want current openings, not just employers?
FlyTo1500 tracks live listings and matches them to your logbook.
Unlock Current JobsWhat these jobs in New York typically require
- A Commercial Pilot Certificate (CFI/CFII for instructing)
- A current medical certificate
- Category/class and any type or tailwheel experience the role needs
- A clean, current logbook and professional resume
- Flexibility on schedule, location, and season
Most of these roles need a Commercial certificate per § 61.129 and a valid medical per § 61.23; airline hiring generally requires 1,500 hours for the ATP per § 61.159.
How to improve your chances in New York
- Add a CFII/MEI to widen your instructing options
- A tailwheel endorsement opens up jump and survey flying
- Any turbine or Caravan time makes you far more competitive
- Apply across categories — flexibility gets you flying sooner
- Set up job alerts so you catch new openings early
Focus on one job type in New York
Low-time pilot jobs in other states
Related FlyTo1500 resources
- All low-time pilot job types — CFI, cargo, survey, skydive, banner tow and more
- Flight instructor jobs by location — CFI employers by state and metro
- Best pilot jobs to build flight hours and how to get 1,500 hours
Official sources referenced
FAA rules set baseline certificate and eligibility requirements; individual employers add their own aircraft, insurance, and experience preferences. Always confirm current rules with the FAA and the specific employer.
Frequently asked questions
What low-time pilot jobs are available in New York?+
New York has 35 employers FlyTo1500 tracks across flight instructing, skydiving, aerial survey/pipeline patrol, banner towing, and Part 135 cargo. Flight instructing is usually the most common first job, but the mix depends on where you are.
How many pilot employers does FlyTo1500 track in New York?+
Currently 35 low-time-friendly employers in New York, grouped by category on this page. Whether any is hiring depends on the employer, aircraft, and season.
What's the fastest way to build hours in New York?+
For most pilots it's flight instructing (steady, year-round), but jump flying and survey/patrol can add turbine and PIC time fast. Compare options in our guide to the best jobs for building flight hours.
Do I need a commercial certificate for these jobs?+
Yes — nearly all paid low-time flying requires at least a Commercial Pilot Certificate, and instructing also needs a CFI. A current medical is required too.
Can FlyTo1500 help me find pilot jobs in New York?+
Yes. FlyTo1500 tracks these employers and current openings and matches them to your hours, certificates, and goals. FlyTo1500 helps you discover and compare jobs — it does not employ pilots.
Want to know which pilot jobs you actually qualify for?
FlyTo1500 helps you compare low-time pilot jobs based on your hours, certificates, ratings, and job goals — so you can focus on openings that actually match your logbook.
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