Pilot jobs by state / New York
Pilot jobs in New York
Much of New York's general aviation lives on Long Island, where Farmingdale, Ronkonkoma and Shirley host a cluster of flight schools. Upstate, Rochester and Buffalo have their own.
Our directory lists 43 employers in the state, including 23 flight schools, 12 skydiving drop zones, 5 charter operators and 2 banner-tow operators.
Club pilots can choose among 51 verified flying clubs. The largest groups are around Albany (10), Long Island (10) and Rochester (8).
Current pilot openings in New York
4 active listings on USA Pilot Jobs are based in New York. Here's what they ask for. Members see each job's employer, location, full requirements and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
Minimum flight hours
Total flight time required. 1 of 4 listings state one.
- Under 2500
- 250–4990
- 500–9990
- 1,000–1,4990
- 1,500 or more1
- Not stated3
Type of flying
Listings by category.
- Flight instruction2
- Charter1
- Other1
The listings
- Flight instructionFull-time
Flight Instructors
- Minimum hours
- Hours not stated
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- CFI
- CFII
Employer, location and apply link for members
Pilot
- Minimum hours
- Hours not stated
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- CFI
Employer, location and apply link for members
- Flight instructionLow-timeFull-time
Flight Instructor
- Minimum hours
- Hours not stated
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- CFI
Employer, location and apply link for members
- Charter
Charter Pilot
- Minimum hours
- 2,000+ hours
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- Instrument
Employer, location and apply link for members
Aviation employers in New York
43 flight schools, operators and other aviation businesses in New York, grouped by town. This is a directory, not a list of openings: being listed doesn't mean an organization is hiring right now.
- Flight schools 23
- Skydiving drop zones 12
- Charter operators 5
- Banner tow 2
- Aerial survey 1
Albion
- Western New York SkydivingSkydiving
Ballston Spa
- Independent Helicopters LLCFlight school
Buffalo
- Mercy FlightCharter
East Moriches
- Skydive South BostonSkydiving
Farmingdale
- Academy of Aviation LLCFlight school
- Farmingdale State CollegeFlight school
- Global Aviation Center IncFlight school
- Icarus Flying AcademyFlight school
- Patient AirLift ServicesCharter
- Tasco AviationFlight school
Flushing
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyFlight school
Gansevoort
- Saratoga Skydiving AdventuresSkydiving
Gardiner
- Blue Sky RanchSkydiving
Glenville
- Five Star Flight IncFlight school
Hudson
- Richmor Aviation IncFlight school
Ithaca
- East Hill Flying Club IncFlight school
Kingston
- Richmor Aviation IncFlight school
Monsey
- Vital One Air Medical TransportCharter
Montgomery
- Take Flight Aviation, LLCFlight school
New Windsor
- Independent Helicopters LLCFlight school
New York
- Arnold Aerial Advertising IncBanner tow
- Medical Air ServicesCharter
Newfane
- Frontier SkydiversSkydiving
Niagara Falls
- Falcon Aviation Flight SchoolFlight school
Ovid
- Skydive Seneca LakeSkydiving
Perry
- Rochester SkydiversSkydiving
Rochester
- EagleviewAerial survey
- Rochester Air Center LLCFlight school
Rome
- Rome - SatelliteFlight school
Ronkonkoma
- Heritage Flight AcademyFlight school
- Long Island FlyingFlight school
- Mid Island Air Service IncFlight school
Scotia
- Richmor Aviation IncFlight school
Selkirk
- Hewison AviationFlight school
Shirley
- Long Island Skydiving CenterSkydiving
- Skydive Long IslandSkydiving
- Skydive South ShoreSkydiving
Uniondale
- Air Charter ServiceCharter
Wappingers Falls
- US Aviation Group LLCFlight school
West Harrison
- Academy of Aviation LLCFlight school
Youngstown
- Skydive the FallsSkydiving
Other locations
- East Moriches Aerial AdsBanner tow
- Just Jump SkydivingSkydiving
Flying clubs across New York
51 verified flying clubs in New York. Members share the cost of the aircraft, so an hour usually costs less than renting — a practical way to keep logging time between jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pilot jobs are there in New York?+
4 active listings are based in New York at the moment. The count is refreshed daily as listings are added and expire.
How many flight hours do New York pilot jobs require?+
Of the 1 New York listings that state a minimum, 0 ask for fewer than 500 hours and 1 ask for 1,500 hours or more. The chart above shows the full spread.
Which aviation employers are in New York?+
Our directory lists 43 organizations in New York, including 23 flight schools, 12 skydiving drop zones and 5 charter operators. The most are in Farmingdale, Ronkonkoma and Shirley. A listing means the organization employs pilots, not that it is hiring right now.
Why doesn't this page show the employer or an apply link?+
Job listings are for members. On the board, every listing shows the employer, the location, the full requirements and a link to apply on the employer's own site. Membership costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
Where can I build flight time in New York?+
A flying club is often one of the cheapest ways to log hours between jobs. We list 51 verified clubs in New York, with pages for the Albany, Long Island and Rochester areas.
See every pilot job in New York
Members see the employer, location and full requirements for every listing, with the ones their hours and ratings already meet marked.
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