The right pilot, on standby.

A simple way for aircraft owners and flight departments to find qualified pilots and instructors.

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Who it's for

Built for both sides of the cockpit.

Owners and flight departments

Find contract pilots for a trip or hire full time, searching by region, state, or radius.

Pilots

Post your licenses, ratings, and experience, set where you'll travel, and get found by clients.

Flight instructors

Connect with owners who want training in their own aircraft, close to where it's based.

From the founder

I'm a professional pilot with over 20 years of experience, and my flying has taken me through both corporate and airline operations. Along the way I've seen how hard it can be for owners and flight departments to find the right pilot, and how many good pilots are looking for the right opportunity.

For a long time I've wanted to create a place that pairs pilots and clients together, simply and professionally. Pilot Standby is that place. I'd love for you to be part of it from the start.

Lee Thessing, Founder

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Tell us who you are and where you fly. We'll reach out when Pilot Standby opens in your area.

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