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Freelance Pilot Jobs
In Private Aviation.

EDAERO connects freelance, contract, and corporate aviation pilots — PICs and SICs — with private and business aviation operators worldwide, through one profile matched to real missions instead of scattered contacts.

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Freelance Pilot Opportunities in Private Aviation

Real missions.
Matched to your type and experience.

Freelance and contract pilot work in private aviation still largely moves through personal networks, operator shortlists, and word of mouth. It works for some, until an operator you don't know needs coverage in a region you haven't flown — and there's no structured way to be found.

EDAERO gives pilots one profile — aircraft experience, type ratings, licence and medical documentation, availability — that operators searching for PIC and SIC coverage can actually find and match against, worldwide.

Global
Operator Network
Reviewed
Licence & Documentation
Secured
Payment on Completion
Who EDAERO Is For

Freelance, contract,
and corporate aviation pilots.

Independent

Freelance & Contract Pilots

Pilots building a freelance or contract flying practice across multiple operators and aircraft types.

In-House

Corporate Aviation Pilots

Flight-department pilots picking up additional freelance missions alongside a primary role.

Role Fit

PICs & SICs

Pilots available to act as Pilot-in-Command, Second-in-Command, or both, depending on the aircraft and operator requirements.

Considering the Move

Pilots New to Freelance Work

Pilots exploring freelance or contract private aviation work for the first time, including those transitioning from airline careers.

Global Reach

Internationally Available Pilots

Pilots able to reposition and fly cross-border missions, not limited to a single home base or region.

Operator Side

Sourcing Pilots Instead?

Operators looking to source freelance and contract pilots should visit the dedicated operator page.

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What Matters for Matching

Your profile,
built around what operators actually check.

A stronger profile is a more complete one. These are the factors operators most commonly weigh — for the full regulatory orientation across FAA, EASA, UK CAA, and GCAA frameworks, see Find Private Jet Pilots.

Type Fit

Aircraft Experience

Hours and recency on the specific aircraft type, or a closely comparable one, is typically the first thing an operator checks.

Role Fit

PIC & SIC Experience

Clarity on which role — PIC, SIC, or both — you're qualified and available for streamlines matching considerably.

Aircraft-Specific

Type Ratings

Current type ratings on file, specific to the aircraft, since a rating on one type does not extend to another.

Documentation

Licence & Medical Documentation

Current certificate, applicable ratings, and a valid medical certificate — reviewed as part of your profile before missions are shown.

Currency

Recency & Currency

Up-to-date flight review, proficiency checks, and recent experience — kept current in your profile alongside your licence.

Track Record

International Mission Experience

Cross-border trip experience broadens the missions you're likely to be matched to, though it isn't required to build a profile.

Readiness Factors

Visas, travel,
availability, and positioning.

Specific licence, medical, recency, and visa requirements depend on your certificate, the aircraft, the operator, and the jurisdiction. EDAERO does not determine these requirements on your behalf — see Find Private Jet Pilots for the full regulatory orientation.
How EDAERO Matching Works

Mission requirements,
matched to your profile.

Matching depends on a mission's specific requirements and how closely your profile fits them — creating a profile does not itself generate or guarantee mission offers.

01
Mission Posted
An operator submits requirements — aircraft type, PIC/SIC need, dates, and location.
02
Profile Matched
The engine compares your profile against the mission's requirements and ranks fit.
03
Mission Offered
If your profile is a relevant match and you're available, the mission is offered to you directly.
04
Accepted & Confirmed
You accept or decline; once accepted, the mission is confirmed and funds are secured through Secure Mission™.
EDAERO is a technology marketplace. Creating a profile does not guarantee that you will receive Mission offers, work, or income — matching depends on Mission requirements and relevant profile information such as qualifications, aircraft experience, location, availability, documentation, travel readiness, and operator-specific requirements. MissionReady status is a compliance-and-eligibility support signal, not a regulatory certification, legal certification, operational authorization, or guarantee of Mission eligibility or performance. You remain responsible for confirming that you satisfy the regulatory and operational requirements applicable to a specific Mission.
How Professionals Join EDAERO

Profile, documentation,
and how missions reach you.

For Pilots

Create Your Pilot Profile.

Build your profile once and become visible to operators sourcing PIC and SIC pilots worldwide.

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New to EDAERO

See the Full Professional Journey.

From profile creation to mission close-out and payment — see how the process works end to end.

How EDAERO Works for Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions

Freelance pilot jobs
— common questions.

Does creating a profile guarantee I'll receive mission offers?+
No. Matching depends on operator mission requirements and how closely your profile fits them — including aircraft experience, type ratings, location, availability, and documentation. EDAERO does not guarantee missions, work, or income.
Am I an independent contractor if I fly missions through EDAERO?+
Worker classification and engagement structure depend on the applicable law and the specific terms of each engagement, and can vary by jurisdiction and mission. EDAERO does not determine employment or contractor classification on your behalf — this is addressed in the terms provided during onboarding.
Can I join if I'm transitioning from airline flying to private aviation?+
Yes. Pilots may move professionally between airline and business/private aviation, but airline experience alone does not establish eligibility for a particular business-aviation operation. Eligibility depends on the applicable licensing, aircraft qualification, recency/currency, operator, and regulatory requirements for the specific operation. Your profile can present airline experience alongside any private-aviation-specific type ratings and training.
Do I need international experience to create a profile?+
No — international experience broadens the missions you may be matched to, but it isn't required to build a profile. Domestic and regional experience is relevant to many missions as well.
How does payment work for accepted missions?+
Once you accept a mission, the required funds are secured through EDAERO's Secure Mission™ payment flow before the mission and released according to the applicable mission terms on completion. Full payment and timing detail is provided during onboarding.
Does EDAERO determine whether I'm qualified for a specific mission?+
No. EDAERO is a technology marketplace, not a regulator. You remain responsible for confirming that your licence, ratings, currency, and medical certification satisfy the requirements applicable to a specific mission and jurisdiction.

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next mission?

Build one profile and become visible to private and business aviation operators sourcing PIC and SIC pilots worldwide.

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