Low-Time Pilot Jobs by Location

Low-Time Pilot Jobs in Pennsylvania

Last updated July 3, 2026

A guide to low-time, hour-building pilot jobs in Pennsylvania — 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.

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Pennsylvania has 32 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.

Pennsylvania snapshot

Low-time pilot employers tracked
32
Major areas
Allentown, Beaver Falls, Lititz, West Mifflin, Philadelphia, Hazle Township
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 Pennsylvania

Below are employers FlyTo1500 tracks in Pennsylvania. 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 (25)

Ace Pilot Training

Allentown, PA

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Aero-tech Services INC

Lititz, PA

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Aviation Certification And Education Solutions INC

Beaver Falls, PA

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Aviation Technologies INC

Avoca, PA

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Blue Bell

Blue Bell, PA

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Community College Of Allegheny County

West Mifflin, PA

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Community College Of Beaver County

Beaver Falls, PA

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Eastern Mennonite University

Lancaster, PA

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Fly Gateway Aviation Institute

Allentown, PA

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Fly Legacy Aviation LLC

Philadelphia, PA

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Fundamentals Flight Training, LLC

Erie, PA

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Hi-tech Helicopters INC

Pocono Lake, PA

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High Flight Academy LLC

Butler, PA

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Jst

Loretto, PA

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Lancaster Airport

Lititz, PA

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Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy LLC

Latrobe, PA

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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Allentown, PA

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Marywood University

Scranton, PA

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Moore Aviation INC

Beaver Falls, PA

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Moyer Aviation INC

Tobyhanna, PA

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North Coast Flight School INC

Meadville, Pa, PA

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Nulton Aviation Services INC

Johnstown, PA

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Ravotti Air LLC

Leechburg, PA

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Steel City Aviation INC

West Mifflin, PA

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Valley Aviation Flight School

Forty Fort, PA

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Skydiving drop zones (6)

Above the Poconos Skydivers

Hazle Township, PA

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Chambersburg Skydiving Center

Chambersburg, PA

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Maytown Sport Parachute Club

Marietta, PA

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Skydive NEPA

PA

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Skydive Pennridge

Perkasie, PA

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Skydive Pennsylvania

Mercer, PA

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Aerial survey & pipeline patrol (1)

Keystone Aerial Surveys – PA

Philadelphia, PA

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What these jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

  • 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 Pennsylvania

Flight instructor jobs (25)

Low-time pilot jobs in other states

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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 Pennsylvania?+

Pennsylvania has 32 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 Pennsylvania?+

Currently 32 low-time-friendly employers in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?+

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 Pennsylvania?+

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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