How much does a Helicopter Pilot make in Arizona? The average Helicopter Pilot salary in Arizona is $103,530 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $87,808 and $133,088. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Helicopter Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $73,493 AZ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $87,808 AZ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $103,530 AZ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $133,088 AZ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $159,999 AZ February 26, 2024
25% $87,808 10% $73,493 90% $159,999 75% $133,088 $103,530 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Helicopter Pilot need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Communicates Effectively: Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.

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Aviation: Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.

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Safety Procedures: Establishing and implementing rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards and risks to ensure a safe and productive working environment.

Communicates Effectively 22.32%
Aviation 3.43%
Safety Procedures 0.43%
Others 73.82%

Job Description for Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Pilot is responsible for operation of helicopter. Ensures flight is conducted in the safest manner possible. Being a Helicopter Pilot determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations. Additionally, Helicopter Pilot requires 1,000 hours of helicopter flying time. May require an associate degree. Requires Commercial Pilot license for helicopters - CPL (H). Typically reports to a supervisor. Helicopter Pilot's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $103,367 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $101,989 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $100,285 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $99,218 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $103,876 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $99,218 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $103,382 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $103,367 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $98,338 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $104,141 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Helicopter Pilot

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For Helicopter Pilot, the first career path typically progresses to Chief Helicopter Pilot.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Chief Pilot I.

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