Pilot pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000837
- Class code
- 32000837
- Pay group
- NC18
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Pilot is $63,927 to $111,871 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000837.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves operation of aircraft in support of a variety of state agency programs and functions. Positions pilot single and/or twin engine, fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft, in a variety of mission flights including but not limited to: point to point passenger flights, forest fire suppression, forest health assessment, photogrammetry, and search and rescue. Positions conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft and note all discrepancies in a maintenance log, and maintain all other necessary logs and reports related to their flights. Work includes planning flights considering weather, navigational aids, routing, altitudes, alternative routes and destinations, loading and weight distribution, fuel requirements, and the filing of IFR flight plans as necessary.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, and the State statutes governing the operation and maintenance of aircraft. Thorough knowledge of air navigation and of single and multi-engine aircraft capabilities and performances. Considerable knowledge of flight planning, meteorology and aircraft maintenance requirements. Ability to pilot single and multi-engine fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft in all weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain pleasant working relationships.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of 1500 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, along with a minimum of three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of an FAA Class II Medical Certificate. May also require ratings in multi-engine (land), instrument flying, and others as assigned. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Pilot in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $114,390 | $169,298 | $114,390 to $169,298 |
| Kentucky | $5,377 | $8,604 | $64,528 to $103,245 |
| Minnesota | $79,156 | $117,742 | $79,156 to $117,742 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.