Pilot jobs by state / Texas

Pilot jobs in Texas

Texas pairs big-city aviation hubs with wide-open country, and the state is large enough that its aviation employers are spread across several major metro areas.

Our directory lists 128 employers across the state, led by 86 flight schools. They're clustered most heavily around Dallas–Fort Worth, in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Addison and Dallas, with more around Houston and San Antonio. The list also covers 17 skydiving drop zones and a mix of aerial survey, charter and cargo operators.

For pilots building time on their own, Texas has 64 verified flying clubs. The largest groups are around Dallas (20), Austin (15) and Houston (10).

Current pilot openings in Texas

8 active listings on USA Pilot Jobs are based in Texas. 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. 3 of 8 listings state one.

  • Under 2500
  • 250–4990
  • 500–9990
  • 1,000–1,4990
  • 1,500 or more3
  • Not stated5

Type of flying

Listings by category.

  • Flight instruction5
  • Airline2
  • Charter1

The most recent listings

  • AirlineFull-time

    First Officer

    Minimum hours
    1,500+ hours
    Pay
    $89k – $94k/yr
    • ATP
    • Instrument
    • First-class medical

    Employer, location and apply link for members

  • AirlineFull-time

    Airline Pilot

    Minimum hours
    1,500+ hours
    Pay
    $138k – $214k/yr
    • ATP
    • Instrument
    • First-class medical

    Employer, location and apply link for members

  • Flight instruction

    Flight Instructors

    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
    • MEI

    Employer, location and apply link for members

  • Flight instructionLow-timeFull-time

    Flight Instructor

    Minimum hours
    Hours not stated
    Pay
    Pay not listed
    • CFII

    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

See all 8 Texas listingsPlans from $9.99 a month.

Aviation employers in Texas

128 flight schools, operators and other aviation businesses in Texas, 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 86
  • Skydiving drop zones 17
  • Aerial survey 7
  • Charter operators 3
  • Cargo operators 3
  • Banner tow 1
  • Regional airlines 1
  • Other aviation 10

Addison

  • American Flyers IncFlight school
  • Epic Aviation, IncFlight school
  • MartinAireCargo
  • Thrust Flight LLC.Flight school

Amarillo

  • Coyote Flight Centers LLCFlight school

Arcola

  • Modern Pilot Platinum Cirrus Training CenterFlight school

Arlington

  • ATP Flight AcademyFlight school

Athens

  • SkySchool of East TexasFlight school

Austin

  • Streamline Aviation, LLCFlight school

Beeville

  • TAF Aerial ServicesAerial survey

Boerne

  • Texas Skies Flight SchoolFlight school

Bulverde

  • Helicopter Experts IncFlight school

Burleson

  • Huffman Aviation LLCFlight school

Burnet

  • Aircraft Simulator TrainingFlight school

Caddo Mills

  • Dallas Skydive CenterSkydiving

Conre

  • Lonestar College Conroe CenterFlight school

Conroe

  • American Flyers IncFlight school
  • Gulf Coast Aeronautical ServicesAviation
  • Thrust Flight, LLC.Flight school
  • Tidal AviationFlight school
  • US Aviation Group LLCFlight school

Dallas

  • CAE - Dallas WestAviation
  • Coast Flight Training and ManagementFlight school
  • Flight Safety International - Dallas NorthAviation
  • Parrish Aviation Flight Academy, LLCFlight school
  • SimJetsAviation

Denison

  • Menagerie Enterprises IncFlight school
  • Thrust Flight, LLC.Flight school

Denton

  • Texas Woman's UniversityFlight school
  • Texas Womans UniversityFlight school
  • US Aviation Group LLC.Flight school

DFW Airport

  • AmeriflightCargo
  • CAE - Dallas EastAviation

Fort Worth

  • Epic Helicopters LLCFlight school
  • Flight Safety International - Dallas SouthAviation
  • Longhorn Helicopters IncFlight school
  • Marcair IncFlight school
  • Pro AircraftFlight school
  • Rich Aviation Services / Fort Worth Flight CenterFlight school
  • Rich Aviation Services, LLCFlight school
  • Stature AviationFlight school
  • Tarrant County CollegeFlight school
  • US Aviation Group LLCFlight school
  • Veracity Aviation (Fort Worth)Flight school

Fort WORTH

  • Allen Corporation of AmericaFlight school
  • Delta Aeronautics IncFlight school

Galveston

  • Leadership in Flight Training LLCFlight school
  • Skydive GalvestonSkydiving

Garland

  • Sky Helicopters IncFlight school

Georgetown

  • Bird Acquisition LLCFlight school
  • Genesis Flight Academy, LLCFlight school
  • Pilots Choice Aviation IncFlight school

Gladewater

  • Skydive East TexasSkydiving

Grand Prairie

  • Airbus Training CenterAviation
  • Aviator Air LLCFlight school
  • CareFliteCharter
  • Skymates Flight AcademyFlight school
  • Skymates IncFlight school
  • Spartan Flight AcademyFlight school

Greenville

  • Skydive Tandem GreenvilleSkydiving

Harlingen

  • Gulf Aviation, Inc.Flight school
  • Sun Valley Aviation, IncFlight school

Hillsboro

  • Skydive 35Skydiving

Houston

  • Air Ambulance 1Charter
  • Flight Safety International - HoustonAviation
  • Fly SignsBanner tow
  • Flying Tigers Flight School, LtdFlight school
  • Texas Southern UniversityFlight school

Hurst

  • Bell Helicopter Training AcademyFlight school
  • Bell Textron IncFlight school

Kerrville

  • US Aviation Group LLCFlight school

Killeen

  • Central Texas CollegeFlight school
  • Skydive SkylarkSkydiving

La Porte

  • Harvey & Rihn Aviation, IncFlight school

Lampasas

  • Swift AviationAerial survey

Lewisville

  • AMR Air AmbulanceCharter

Lexington

  • Texas SkydivingSkydiving

Longview

  • Letourneau UniversityFlight school

Lubbock

  • Hub City Aviation Academy LLCFlight school

Luling

  • Skydive Lone StarSkydiving

Madisonville

  • Texas Skydiving CompanySkydiving

Mesquite

  • Barr Air PatrolAerial survey

Midland

  • American PatrolsAerial survey

Nacogdoches

  • Hch Aviation LLCFlight school
  • Stephen F. Austin State UniversityFlight school

New Braunfels

  • Texas Aviation Academy, LLCFlight school

Pearland

  • Coastal Skies Aero ClubFlight school
  • Veracity Aviation (Pearland)Flight school

Port Aransas

  • Skydive South TexasSkydiving

Port Bolivar

  • Blue Skies Skydiving CenterSkydiving

Post

  • U S Flight AcademyFlight school

Rosharon

  • Skydive Spaceland HoustonSkydiving

San Angelo

  • Angelo State UniversityFlight school
  • San Angelo Jet CenterFlight school
  • Skyline Aviation, IncFlight school

San Antonio

  • Alamo Helicopter Tours San Antonio LLCFlight school
  • Alpha Tango Flying Services IncFlight school
  • Sky Safety IncFlight school

San Marcos

  • Coast Flight Training and ManagementFlight school
  • Gryphon Aviation IncFlight school
  • Skydive San MarcosSkydiving
  • US Aviation Group LLCFlight school

Seguin

  • Jaybird AviationFlight school
  • Veracity AviationFlight school

Slaton

  • Raider Aviation LLCFlight school

South Padre Island

  • Skydive South Padre IslandSkydiving

Southlake

  • Texas AerialAerial survey

Spring

  • Inspire AviationFlight school
  • Texas Flight AviationFlight school
  • United Flight SystemsFlight school

Sugar Land

  • Anson Air LLCFlight school
  • Anson AviationFlight school

Taylor

  • Veracity Aviation (Taylor)Flight school

Temple

  • Kachemak Bay Flying Service, LLCFlight school

Waco

  • Baylor UniversityFlight school
  • Texas State Technical CollegeFlight school
  • Uhi IncFlight school

Whitewright

  • Skydive Spaceland DallasSkydiving

Wichita Falls

  • Aerospace N3XTFlight school
  • Cobra Kai Flight Academy, LLCFlight school

Other locations

  • AirNet IICargo
  • Dallas Tandem SkydivingSkydiving
  • Gulf Coast HelicoptersAerial survey
  • Quest DiagnosticsAviation
  • Reynolds AviationAerial survey
  • SamAviation
  • Sierra West AirlinesRegional airline
  • Skydive HoustonSkydiving

Flying clubs across Texas

64 verified flying clubs in Texas. Members share the cost of the aircraft, so an hour usually costs less than renting — a practical way to keep logging time between jobs.

See all 64 Texas clubs in the national directory

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Frequently asked questions

How many pilot jobs are there in Texas?+

8 active listings are based in Texas at the moment. The count is refreshed daily as listings are added and expire.

How many flight hours do Texas pilot jobs require?+

Of the 3 Texas listings that state a minimum, 0 ask for fewer than 500 hours and 3 ask for 1,500 hours or more. The chart above shows the full spread.

Which aviation employers are in Texas?+

Our directory lists 128 organizations in Texas, including 86 flight schools, 17 skydiving drop zones and 10 other aviation. The most are in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and Conroe. 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 Texas?+

A flying club is often one of the cheapest ways to log hours between jobs. We list 64 verified clubs in Texas, with pages for the Dallas, Austin and Houston areas.

See every pilot job in Texas

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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