SOC code 53-2012
There have been 128 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Commercial Pilots on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $99,213. The top sponsor is Orbic Air, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
62 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Commercial Pilots. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbic Air | 12 | 100.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| Ne IA Helicopter | 9 | 100.0% | $70,000 | NE |
| Timberline Helicopters | 8 | 100.0% | $83,200 | ID |
| Air Cover Crop Solutions | 5 | 100.0% | $66,740 | MO |
| Aero Spray | 4 | 100.0% | $135,200 | MN |
| Brainerd Helicopters | 4 | 100.0% | $90,000 | FL |
| Empyreal Jet | 4 | 50.0% | $70,000 | TX |
| Arl | 3 | 66.7% | $96,000 | AK |
| Burgess Aircraft Management | 3 | 100.0% | $136,000 | MO |
| CO Fire Aviation | 3 | 100.0% | $130,000 | CO |
| Kaadl Aviation | 3 | 33.3% | $200,000 | AZ |
| Meyer Agri-Air | 3 | 100.0% | $64,000 | IA |
| Reva | 3 | 100.0% | $171,256 | FL |
| Aero Tech | 2 | 100.0% | $574,200 | CA |
| Air Shasta Rotor And Wing | 2 | 50.0% | $125,000 | CA |
| Central Copters | 2 | 50.0% | $389,820 | MT |
| Columbia Basin Helicopters | 2 | 50.0% | $79,279 | OR |
| Fly Business Aviation | 2 | 0.0% | $185,000 | FL |
| Jason'S Helicopter Services | 2 | 100.0% | $416,000 | MN |
| Northern Pacific Airways | 2 | 100.0% | $124,800 | AK |
| Pj Helicopters | 2 | 100.0% | $101,240 | CA |
| Region Flyers | 2 | 50.0% | $40,269 | IN |
| Rennia Aviation | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | FL |
| Rotorwings Aviation | 2 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NE |
| Spatz Associates | 2 | 0.0% | $81,567 | OH |
| Sugair | 2 | 100.0% | $109,200 | TX |
| Tri Rotor Crop Services | 2 | 100.0% | $37,500 | KS |
| Win Win Aviation | 2 | 100.0% | $65,500 | AZ |
| Aeroplanes Over Idaho | 1 | 100.0% | $63,377 | ID |
| Aeroplanes Over Idaho Idaho | 1 | 0.0% | $71,940 | ID |
| Air Cargo Carriers | 1 | 100.0% | $93,000 | WI |
| Air Z Flying Service | 1 | 100.0% | $58,700 | OH |
| Alpha Jet Charter | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | AZ |
| Billings Flying Service | 1 | 100.0% | $66,000 | MT |
| Black Hills Helicopters | 1 | 100.0% | $52,000 | SD |
| Castle Aviation | 1 | 100.0% | $47,990 | OH |
| Coleman Jet | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | IN |
| F S Air Service | 1 | 100.0% | $80,980 | FL |
| Hawaii Pacific Aviation | 1 | 0.0% | $85,000 | HI |
| Heinen Bros Agra Service | 1 | 100.0% | $73,320 | IL |
| Helicopter Transport Services | 1 | 100.0% | $86,400 | OR |
| Heliqwest International | 1 | 100.0% | $125,549 | CO |
| Hillsboro Aviation | 1 | 100.0% | $176,800 | OR |
| Interjet West | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | OH |
| Iron Horse Aviation | 1 | 0.0% | $444,000 | IA |
| Jet Excellence | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | NC |
| Journey Aviation | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | FL |
| Katmai Air | 1 | 100.0% | $132,000 | AK |
| Key Lime Air | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | CO |
| Mcneely Charter Service | 1 | 100.0% | $51,000 | TX |
Top states
Where Commercial Pilots E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 19 (16.2%) |
| FL | 16 (13.7%) |
| NE | 11 (9.4%) |
| ID | 10 (8.5%) |
| TX | 8 (6.8%) |
| MO | 8 (6.8%) |
| AZ | 8 (6.8%) |
| MN | 6 (5.1%) |
| AK | 6 (5.1%) |
| OH | 5 (4.3%) |
| CO | 5 (4.3%) |
| OR | 4 (3.4%) |
| IN | 4 (3.4%) |
| IA | 4 (3.4%) |
| MT | 3 (2.6%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Pilot in Command | 13 |
| Pilot | 13 |
| Fire Fighting Pilot | 12 |
| Commercial Pilot | 9 |
| First Officer | 8 |
| Contract Helicopter Aerial Application Pilot | 6 |
| Helicopter Pilot | 5 |
| Helicopter Aerial Application Pilot | 4 |
| Flight Instructor | 4 |
| Commercial Aerial Application Pilot | 4 |
| Seasonal Helicopter Fire Pilot | 3 |
| FIREFIGHTING PILOT IN COMMAND | 3 |
| Aerial Applicator Pilot | 3 |
| Pilot in Command/Crew Chief | 2 |
| Pilot On Demand | 2 |
| PILOT | 2 |
| Helicopter Agricultural Pilot | 2 |
| Floatplane Pilot | 2 |
| Citation X First Officer | 2 |
| Certified Aerial Applicator | 2 |
| Agricultural Commercial Pilot | 2 |
| Utility Pilot | 1 |
| UH-60 UTILITY PILOT | 1 |
| Second in Command Pilot | 1 |
| SEASONAL HELICOPTER FIRE PILOT | 1 |
| Pilot/Captain | 1 |
| Pilot / Aviation Business Marketing | 1 |
| PILOT, DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS | 1 |
| PILOT IN COMMAND | 1 |
| Logistics/Environmental Impact Supervisor and Pilot | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Commercial Pilots. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 11 | 72.7% | $85,000 | |
| FY2021 | 13 | 84.6% | $76,544 | |
| FY2022 | 16 | 87.5% | $115,400 | |
| FY2023 | 18 | 88.9% | $90,544 | |
| FY2024 | 27 | 85.2% | $93,000 | |
| FY2025 | 23 | 82.6% | $104,000 | |
| FY2026 | 20 | 85.0% | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Commercial Pilots have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 128 Labor Condition Application filings for Commercial Pilots on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Commercial Pilots on the E-3 visa is $99,213, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Commercial Pilots on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Commercial Pilots are: Orbic Air (12 filings), Ne IA Helicopter (9 filings), Timberline Helicopters (8 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa commercial pilots based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Commercial Pilots are based in: CA (19 filings), FL (16 filings), NE (11 filings).
Can Australians work as commercial pilots on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Commercial Pilots is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
