Open jobs today, where they are, who hires, and what the roles need.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Civil aviation hires pilots, engineers, controllers, mechanics and ground crews. These are the open jobs right now.
212 open aviation jobs found by title in public company career boards (91 with a pay range published by the employer). The newest 30:
| State ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ |
|---|---|
| California | 98 |
| Washington | 61 |
| Texas | 21 |
| Maryland | 6 |
| Georgia | 5 |
| Virginia | 4 |
| New York | 4 |
| New Mexico | 3 |
| District of Columbia | 2 |
| Colorado | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Florida | 1 |
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
Median pay $232,140 a year; typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS, May 2025).
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
Median pay $123,220 a year; typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS, May 2025).
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Median pay $134,960 a year; typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS, May 2025).
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
Median pay $148,080 a year; typical entry education: Associate's degree (BLS, May 2025).
| Employer ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 98 |
| Shield AI | 30 |
| Vast | 25 |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 16 |
| Hermeus | 9 |
| Divergent | 6 |
| Muon Space | 5 |
| Leidos | 4 |
| Wing | 4 |
| ENSCO, Inc. | 3 |
| Sandia National Laboratories | 2 |
| Eaton | 2 |
| Deloitte | 1 |
| BlackSky | 1 |
| Esri | 1 |
| Bank of America | 1 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | 1 |
| Spire | 1 |
| Navan | 1 |
| Salesforce | 1 |