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Low-Time Pilot Jobs in Texas

Last updated July 3, 2026

A guide to low-time, hour-building pilot jobs in Texas — 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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Short answer

Texas has 95 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.

Texas snapshot

Low-time pilot employers tracked
95
Major areas
Fort Worth, Addison, San Marcos, San Antonio, Conroe, Waco
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 Texas

Below are employers FlyTo1500 tracks in Texas. 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 (66)

Alamo Helicopter Tours San Antonio LLC

San Antonio, TX

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Allen Corporation Of America

Ft. Worth, TX

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Alpha Tango Flying Services INC

San Antonio, TX

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American Flyers INC

Addison, TX

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American Flyers INC

Conroe, TX

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Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX

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Anson Air LLC

Sugar Land, TX

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ATP Flight Academy

Arlington, TX

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Aviator Air LLC

Grand Prairie, TX

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Baylor University

Waco, TX

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Bell Textron INC

Hurst, TX

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Bird Acquisition LLC

Georgetown, TX

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Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

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Coast Flight Training And Management

Dallas, TX

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Coast Flight Training And Management

San Marcos, TX

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Cobra Kai Flight Academy, LLC

Wichita Falls, TX

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Coyote Flight Centers LLC

Amarillo, TX

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Delta Aeronautics INC

Ft. Worth, TX

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Epic Aviation, INC

Addison, TX

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Epic Helicopters LLC

Fort Worth, TX

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Flying Tigers Flight School, LTD

Houston, TX

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Genesis Flight Academy, LLC

Georgetown, TX

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Gryphon Aviation INC

San Marcos, TX

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Harvey & Rihn Aviation, INC

La Porte, TX

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Hch Aviation LLC

Nacogdoches, TX

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Helicopter Experts INC

Bulverde, TX

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Hub City Aviation Academy LLC

Lubbock, TX

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Huffman Aviation LLC

Burleson, TX

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Kachemak Bay Flying Service, LLC

Temple, TX

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Leadership In Flight Training LLC

Galveston, TX

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Letourneau University

Longview, TX

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Lonestar College Conroe Center

Conre, TX

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Longhorn Helicopters INC

Fort Worth, TX

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Marcair INC

Fort Worth, TX

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Menagerie Enterprises INC

Denison, TX

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Parrish Aviation Flight Academy, LLC

Dallas, TX

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Pilots Choice Aviation INC

Georgetown, TX

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Pro Aircraft

Fort Worth, TX

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Raider Aviation LLC

Slaton, TX

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Rich Aviation Services, LLC

Fort Worth, TX

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Sky Helicopters INC

Garland, TX

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Sky Safety INC

San Antonio, TX

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Skyline Aviation, INC

San Angelo, TX

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Skymates INC

Grand Prairie, TX

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Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

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Tarrant County College

Fort Worth, TX

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Texas Aviation Academy, LLC

New Braunfels, TX

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Texas Flight Aviation

Spring, TX

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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX

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Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX

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Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX

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Thrust Flight LLC.

Addison, TX

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Thrust Flight, LLC.

Denison, TX

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Thrust Flight, LLC.

Conroe, TX

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U S Flight Academy

Post, TX

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Uhi INC

Waco, TX

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United Flight Systems

Spring, TX

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US Aviation Group LLC

Kerrville, TX

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US Aviation Group LLC

Fort Worth, TX

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US Aviation Group LLC

San Marcos, TX

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US Aviation Group LLC

Conroe, TX

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US Aviation Group LLC.

Denton, TX

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Veracity Aviation

Seguin, TX

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Veracity Aviation (fort Worth)

Fort Worth, TX

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Veracity Aviation (pearland)

Pearland, TX

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Veracity Aviation (taylor)

Taylor, TX

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Skydiving drop zones (17)

Blue Skies Skydiving Center

Port Bolivar, TX

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Dallas Skydive Center

Caddo Mills, TX

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Dallas Tandem Skydiving

TX

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Skydive 35

Hillsboro, TX

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Skydive East Texas

Gladewater, TX

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Skydive Galveston

Galveston, TX

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Skydive Houston

TX

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Skydive Lone Star

Luling, TX

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Skydive San Marcos

San Marcos, TX

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Skydive Skylark

Killeen, TX

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Skydive South Padre Island

South Padre Island, TX

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Skydive South Texas

Port Aransas, TX

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Skydive Spaceland Dallas

Whitewright, TX

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Skydive Spaceland Houston

Rosharon, TX

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Skydive Tandem Greenville

Greenville, TX

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Texas Skydiving

Lexington, TX

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Texas Skydiving Company

Madisonville, TX

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Aerial survey & pipeline patrol (8)

American Patrols

Midland, TX

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American Patrols Inc

TX

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Barr Air Patrol

Mesquite, TX

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Gulf Coast Helicopters

TX

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Reynolds Aviation

TX

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Swift Aviation

Lampasas, TX

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TAF Aerial Services

Beeville, TX

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Texas Aerial

Southlake, TX

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Banner-tow operators (1)

Fly Signs

Houston, TX

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Part 135 cargo operators (3)

AirNet II

TX

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Ameriflight

DFW Airport, TX

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MartinAire

Addison, TX

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What these jobs in Texas 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 Texas

  • 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 Texas

Flight instructor jobs (68)Skydive pilot jobs (17)

Low-time pilot jobs in other states

Florida (134)California (89)New York (35)Pennsylvania (32)North Carolina (32)Washington (31)Virginia (29)Ohio (28)Arizona (27)Indiana (26)Illinois (24)Colorado (23)Michigan (22)Georgia (22)Utah (21)Tennessee (20)Maryland (19)Wisconsin (19)Oregon (18)Minnesota (15)Missouri (14)Oklahoma (14)New Jersey (13)Iowa (12)Louisiana (12)Montana (12)Alabama (11)Kansas (11)New Mexico (11)Alaska (10)Maine (10)Nebraska (10)Nevada (10)

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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 Texas?+

Texas has 95 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 Texas?+

Currently 95 low-time-friendly employers in Texas, 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 Texas?+

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 Texas?+

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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