Commercial Pilot Job Description Template

Job title

Commercial Pilot

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable commercial pilot to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plan flights and check weather and NOTAMs, calculate weight, balance and performance and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Plan flights and check weather and NOTAMs
• Calculate weight, balance and performance
• Inspect aircraft before flight
• Fly safely under FAA regulations
• Communicate with air traffic control
• Handle passengers or cargo
• Keep logbooks and flight records
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of aircraft handling and instrument flying
• Decision making and situational awareness
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Commercial pilot certificate
• Instrument rating
• Second-class medical certificate
• Experience with aircraft and avionics

Skills

• Flight planning
• Weather interpretation
• Aviation regulations
• Radio communication
• Composure
• Discipline

Work environment and schedule

Pilots work in cockpits, on ramps and in flight planning offices. Some jobs involve remote locations, overnight trips and flying in challenging weather. Schedules vary widely: charter pilots are often on call, cargo pilots fly nights and corporate pilots follow executives’ travel.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.