Chief Pilot Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does a Chief Pilot make in Helena, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Pilot in Helena, MT is $176,634. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $157,091 to $200,267, with most professionals earning between $139,297 and $221,784.

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Meets the qualifications requirements of 14 CFR Part 119.

May 28, 2022

Requires one year of management experience in an EMS transport service or equivalent management experience.

September 03, 2022

Assist DO to ensure that all flight operations are conducted in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Company Operations and Specifications, GOM, GMM, the FARS, DoD Additional Requirements, and aircraft flight manual specifications.

January 29, 2023

Supervises the Supervisor of Training, Fleet Managers, Manager of Flight Operations Engineering, Check Airman/Instructors and Pilots.

February 11, 2023

Assures the distribution of timely, accurate technical, and administrative information to the.

March 19, 2023

Report information is compiled from the required bimonthly (twice a month) DCMA Form 644 IAW AR 95-20and DI-MISC-80508, CDRL A045.

March 22, 2023

Acts as a liaison with regulatory authorities, aeronautical product manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.

March 23, 2023

Monitors subordinate(s) performance to ensure employees perform duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.

April 10, 2023

Provide leadership for training & development in support of company needs and business goals.

April 18, 2023

Develops methods of monitoring and improving productivity, policies and procedures as related to aviation.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Pilot in Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

157091

200267

176634

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

167468

234934

196241

What is the average salary for Chief Pilot in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Pilot in Helena, MT. The base salary for Chief Pilot ranges from $157,091 to $200,267 with the average base salary of $176,634. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $167,468 to $234,934 with the average total cash compensation of $196,241.

View Average Salary for Chief Pilot as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$176,634	$157,091 - $200,267
Bonus	$19,607	$10,377 - $34,667
Total Pay	$196,241	$167,468 - $234,934

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Pilot Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,174 - $205,472	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,381 - $196,812	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,381 - $196,812	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,381 - $196,812	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,381 - $196,812	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,203 - $210,609	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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