Pilot Employer & Flight School Directory (2026)
34 pilot employers and flight schools, airplane and helicopter. Every figure is taken from the official source and dated. If a company doesn't publish a number, we say so instead of guessing.
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Helicopter operators (8)
Tour, EMS, offshore, utility and Part 135 helicopter employers.
Regional airlines (8)
Part 121 regional carriers: published first-officer pay, minimums and flow paths.
Major airlines (4)
Mainline carriers and their published hiring minimums.
Low-cost airlines (4)
Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers.
Charter & fractional (Part 135/91K) (3)
Private jet, fractional and charter airplane operators.
Cargo airlines (2)
Freight and ACMI operators.
Flight schools (5)
Airplane and helicopter training, with a Texas and DFW focus.
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SkyWest Airlines
Regional airline (Part 121)
Pay: First officer $92.73/flight hour (year 1); captain from $144.24/flight hour
Envoy Air
Regional airline (Part 121), American Airlines Group
Pay: First officer $99.00/hour (year 1); captain $161.25 (year 2 rate) to $221.25 (year 6)
Endeavor Air
Regional airline (Part 121), Delta subsidiary
Pay: First officer $106.66/hour (year 1), 75-hour monthly guarantee
CommuteAir
Regional airline (Part 121), United Express
Pay: First officer $79.57/hour (year 1), $93.36 (year 2); captain from $152.25/hour; $20,000 FO bonus
Piedmont Airlines
Regional airline (Part 121), American Airlines Group
Pay: First officer $102/hour (year 1); captain $161.25 (year 1) and $165.00 (year 2); 75-hour guarantee
Mesa Airlines
Regional airline (Part 121), United Express
Pay: Not published
Air Wisconsin
Regional airline (Part 121)
Pay: First officer $96.00/hour starting; $5,000 FO bonus after IOE
GoJet Airlines
Regional airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
United Airlines
Major airline (Part 121)
Pay: New-hire first officer $125.52 per flight hour (2026)
Delta Air Lines
Major airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Southwest Airlines
Major airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
JetBlue
Major airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Frontier Airlines
Ultra-low-cost airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Allegiant Air
Low-cost airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Sun Country Airlines
Low-cost airline (Part 121)
Pay: First-year first officer $83.28/hour; average per diem $2.80/hour
Avelo Airlines
Low-cost airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
NetJets
Fractional/private jet operator
Pay: Not published
Flexjet
Fractional/private jet operator
Pay: Not published
Wheels Up
Private aviation operator
Pay: Not published
Atlas Air
Cargo and charter airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Kalitta Air
Cargo airline (Part 121)
Pay: Not published
Air Methods
Helicopter EMS (air medical)
Pay: Not published
Air Evac Lifeteam
Helicopter EMS (air medical)
Pay: Not published
REACH Air Medical Services
Helicopter and airplane EMS
Pay: Not published
CareFlite
Helicopter EMS (air medical), DFW
Pay: Not published
Bristow Group
Offshore, SAR and government helicopter operator
Pay: Not published
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Helicopter tour operator
Pay: Not published
Maverick Helicopters
Helicopter tour and charter operator
Pay: Not published
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Helicopter tour operator
Pay: Not published
Helicopter Institute
Helicopter flight school, DFW
Pay: Not published
US Aviation Academy
Airplane flight school (Part 141), Texas
Pay: Not published
LeTourneau University Aviation
University aviation program (R-ATP eligible), Texas
Pay: Not published
ATP Flight School (Texas)
Airplane flight school chain
Pay: Not published
Epic Flight Academy
Airplane flight school (Part 141)
Pay: Not published
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FAQ
Where does the directory data come from?
Every field comes from the operator's own website, the FAA or a union contract, linked on each listing with the date we last checked it. Anything we could not confirm is marked "Not published".
Is the directory free?
Yes. Listings are free and there are no paid placements.
How do I add or correct a listing?
Email chilcott86@gmail.com with the operator name and a link to the official source.