BARR AIR PATROL — Vancouver, WA (KVUO)
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Pipeline Patrol Observer Needed. Pilots or aspiring pilots preferred, but pilots license not required to perform job. Must be comfortable flying in small aircraft in variable weather conditions at low altitude.
Observer duties will include assisting the captain with pre-flight, in-flight, patrol, and post-flight duties in addition to performing safety-specific tasks during the flight. Patrol duties will include contacting the customer via telephone to communicate sightings, taking notes of sightings during the patrol, and performing aircraft tasks as delegated by the captain. Basic computer and phone skills required to perform the job.
Airplane is based in Vancouver, WA (KVUO) and airplane being used is a Cessna 182. Patrols are performed as a crew, flying at 500 ft agl in complex airspace in a variety of weather conditions.
Schedule is approximately 3-4 days per week of flying with additional ground duties. Schedule and flights vary and are coordinated when weather and maintenance conditions allow. Occasional weekend and holiday flights may be required due to customer needs/emergencies or weather conditions. Flight time in airplane is approximately 15-25 hours per week, dependent on schedule. Most flights are made during weekdays during day VFR conditions.
The successful candidate will be flexible and professional, willing to participate actively in the Crew Resource Management and safety aspects of the job. Local candidates highly preferred, no relocation assistance is provided. Great way to build time for low time pilots.
Salaried position. Benefits include company paid medical, dental and vision insurance. Paid time off offered after probationary period completed.
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