Pilot jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth
14 DFW-area pilot employers: airline bases at DFW and Love Field, cargo, jet charter, air medical and police aviation, with what each one publishes about pay and hiring. Every fact comes from the employer's own site, its pilots' union or its job postings; anything not published says so. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
DFW is one of the densest pilot job markets in the country: American and Southwest are headquartered here, American's regionals Envoy and PSA both crew the DFW hub, and Ameriflight runs the largest Part 135 cargo airline in the U.S. (its own claim) out of Dallas. Below the airlines there is a deep layer of jet management, air ambulance and public-safety flying. Looking to train first? Compare 8 DFW flight schools.
Airlines with DFW or Love Field pilot bases
| Employer | Where in DFW | What | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air Regional airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | DFW crew base; HQ in Irving (4301 Regent Blvd.) | American Eagle regional, E170/E175; flow-through to American | FO $99.00/h (year 1); captain $161.25–$221.25/h |
| Southwest Airlines Major airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | Dallas Love Field (DAL) pilot domicile; HQ at Love Field | Mainline Boeing 737 (per SWAPA); training at the LEAD Center in Dallas | Not published |
| American Airlines Major airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | DFW pilot domicile (per APA); HQ in Fort Worth | Mainline. APA says it represents 16,000 American pilots; most new hires come from Envoy, PSA and Piedmont | Not published |
| PSA Airlines Regional airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | DFW crew base (one of five) | American Eagle regional, all-CRJ fleet; guaranteed flow to American | FO $102.00–$120.75/h; captain $161.25–$228.75/h (rates eff. Jun 15, 2026) |
Cargo operators
| Employer | Where in DFW | What | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameriflight Cargo airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | Dallas HQ (week-1 indoc; EMB120 sims in Dallas) | Part 135 cargo turboprops; FO from 500 TT (CFI required), BE99 captain from 1,200 TT | Captain $76,503–$117,702; FO $40,922–$47,563 (base salary) |
| Martinaire Aviation Cargo airlines · checked Nov 3, 2026 | Addison (4553 Glenn Curtiss Dr.) | Cessna 208 Caravan freight; pilots work 5 days a week with weekends at home (per Martinaire) | Not published |
Charter, jet management and corporate
| Employer | Where in DFW | What | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Linx Aviation Charter & fractional (Part 135/91K) · checked Nov 3, 2026 | Dallas Love Field (KDAL) private terminal | Part 91/135 jet crews: Challenger 300/350, Gulfstream G200 | PIC $160,000–$245,000; SIC $124,000–$160,000 (starting base) |
Air medical (helicopter and fixed wing)
| Employer | Where in DFW | What | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Medical Response (GMR) Helicopter operators · checked Nov 2, 2026 | Dallas (fixed-wing air ambulance) | Cessna Citation 560, 7 on / 7 off: PIC (3,000 TT, 1,000 PIC, ATP) and SIC (1,500 TT) postings, Oct 29, 2026 | PIC $139,672–$159,627; SIC $93,116–$106,418; $15K sign-on, $40K retention |
| Med-Trans Helicopter operators · checked Oct 31, 2026 | Denton (float pilot) | HAA helicopter float pilot, 3 open postings (Nov 3, 2026) | $102,072–$112,280 incl. 15% geo modifier; $15K sign-on; $12K float stipend on two |
| Air Evac Lifeteam Helicopter operators · checked Nov 2, 2026 | Denison; Mineral Wells (base supervisor) | HAA helicopter pilot postings, 7 on / 7 off (Nov 3, 2026) | $88,759–$97,635; $15K sign-on |
| CareFlite Helicopter operators · checked Nov 3, 2026 | 7 bases: Fort Worth, Dallas, Granbury, Terrell, Gainesville, Whitney, Burnet | Nonprofit IFR helicopter EMS (Bell 429, 407GX, 407GXi); 2,500 h and ATP required | Not published |
| PHI (PHI Health and PHI Aviation) Helicopter operators · checked Oct 31, 2026 | Burleson | IFR instructor check airman posting (posted May 22, 2026; the only Burleson pilot posting on Nov 3, 2026) | Base not published; sign-on bonus up to $50,000 |
Police and public-safety aviation
| Employer | Where in DFW | What | Published pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Public Safety, Aircraft Operations Division Government & law enforcement · checked Nov 2, 2026 | Dallas air station (North Texas Region) | State police aviation; pilots must already be DPS commissioned officers (Trooper II+) | Not published |
| Fort Worth Police Department, Air Support Unit Government & law enforcement · checked Nov 3, 2026 | Fort Worth | Police helicopter unit: 4 full-time pilots, two Bell 505s, 24/7 | Not published |
Sources: each listing page links its sources with the date checked. Airline bases from APA, SWAPA, Envoy and PSA; regional pay from Envoy and PSA; cargo pay from Ameriflight; Jet Linx pay from its Dallas postings (CL300/350 PIC, G200 PIC, G200 SIC); GMR pay from postings 60059, 61700, 61232 and 57608; CareFlite; Fort Worth PD Air Support; Texas DPS air stations. Postings close; check the employer's site before applying.
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FAQ
Which airlines have pilot bases in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Four in our directory, checked Nov 3, 2026: American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth is one of its 10 pilot domiciles, per the Allied Pilots Association), Envoy (headquartered in Irving; shares the DFW hub with American), PSA Airlines (DFW is one of its five crew bases) and Southwest (Dallas Love Field is one of its 13 pilot domiciles, per SWAPA). Southwest's First Officer application was closed when we checked.
How much do regional pilots make at DFW?
Envoy publishes $99.00/hour for a year-1 first officer and $161.25 (year 2) to $221.25 (year 6) for captains. PSA publishes $102.00–$120.75/hour for first officers and $161.25–$228.75 for captains (rates effective Jun 15, 2026). Both are American Airlines Group regionals with flow-through to American.
Are there corporate and charter jet pilot jobs in Dallas?
Yes. On Nov 3, 2026 Jet Linx had three Dallas pilot postings (Challenger 300/350 PIC, G200 PIC, G200 SIC). PIC starting base is $160,000–$245,000 with 3,500 hours total and 2,000 PIC required; the SIC posting pays $124,000–$160,000 and asks for 1,500 hours. Global Medical Response is also hiring Citation 560 air ambulance crews in Dallas on a 7-on/7-off schedule: PIC $139,672–$159,627 (3,000 hours, 1,000 PIC) and SIC $93,116–$106,418 (1,500 hours).
What DFW pilot jobs are there for low-time pilots?
Ameriflight, headquartered in Dallas, hires EMB120 and SAAB340 first officers from 500 hours total (350 PIC, CFI required) at $40,922 in year 1, and Beech 99 captains from 1,200 hours at $76,503. Martinaire flies Cessna 208 Caravan freight from Addison, but its pilot minimums and pay are not published on its site.
Are there helicopter pilot jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes. CareFlite flies IFR helicopter EMS from seven bases around DFW and Central Texas and requires 2,500 hours and an ATP (pay not published). Med-Trans has three Denton float pilot postings at $102,072–$112,280, Air Evac Lifeteam posts $88,759–$97,635 in Denison and for a Mineral Wells base supervisor, and PHI Health has an IFR check airman posting in Burleson with a sign-on bonus up to $50,000. The Fort Worth Police Air Support Unit has four full-time pilots flying two Bell 505s.
Where can I train to become a pilot in DFW?
See our DFW flight schools comparison, which covers schools at Addison, Arlington, Burleson, Denton, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, McKinney and Terrell with published costs, program lengths and airline pathways.
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