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Travis County STAR Flight: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | County public-safety and air medical helicopter program (Part 135 HAA plus public operations), Austin |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas (7800 Old Manor Road, per its pilot posting) |
| Bases | Austin (7800 Old Manor Road) |
| Aircraft | Three Leonardo AW169 helicopters (per Travis County) |
| Published pilot minimums | From its Apr 2026 posting (job 26-10479): FAA commercial (ATP preferred), helicopter instrument rating, Class II medical; 3,000 h total, 2,000 h helicopter PIC, 1,000 h helicopter turbine, 500 h cross-country, 100 h instrument (50 actual or simulated in aircraft), 100 h unaided night; 5 years Part 135 helicopter PIC; NVG and hoist SAR |
| Published pay | $118,500/year (Apr 2026 posting, job 26-10479) |
| Hiring status | No open pilot posting found Nov 2, 2026; the last full-time Helicopter Pilot posting ran Apr 16–May 5, 2026 |
| Texas presence | Austin-based county helicopter program covering Travis County and Central Texas. All Texas listings |
| Careers | www.governmentjobs.com/careers/traviscounty |
Travis County says STAR Flight is the only 24/7 aerial emergency medical service in Texas that also does swift-water, search and high-angle rescue, fire suppression and law-enforcement assist. Pilots work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts as single-pilot IFR (SPIFR) captains.
Source / last checked: www.traviscountytx.gov/star-flight, www.governmentjobs.com/careers/traviscounty/jobs/newprint/5329854 · checked Nov 2, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Travis County STAR Flight's pilot minimums?
From its Apr 2026 posting (job 26-10479): FAA commercial (ATP preferred), helicopter instrument rating, Class II medical; 3,000 h total, 2,000 h helicopter PIC, 1,000 h helicopter turbine, 500 h cross-country, 100 h instrument (50 actual or simulated in aircraft), 100 h unaided night; 5 years Part 135 helicopter PIC; NVG and hoist SAR
How much does Travis County STAR Flight pay pilots?
$118,500/year (Apr 2026 posting, job 26-10479)
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