# SOC 53-2012: Commercial Pilots

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/53-2012

Employers submitted 48 certified H-1B applications for Commercial Pilots (53-2012) roles, requesting 59 workers. The average offered wage is $85,724/yr, 30% below the BLS national median ($123,220/yr). (2025, SOC 53-2012) The largest filers are Global Crossing Airlines, Inc., Orbic Air LLC and Timberline HELICOPTERS, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 48 |
| Total workers | 59 |
| Average offered wage | $86K |
| Average prevailing wage | $74K |
| BLS median wage | $123K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 53-2012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -30% |

## Top employers (of 137)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Global Crossing Airlines, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/global-crossing-airlines-inc-84f6d7c175) | 13 | 13 | $119K | $123K |
| [Orbic Air LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/orbic-air-llc-82f5fa958d) | 12 | 12 | $130K | $123K |
| [Timberline HELICOPTERS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/timberline-helicopters-inc-2880e989b0) | 12 | 25 | $83K | $123K |
| [NE IA Helicopter LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ne-ia-helicopter-llc-b21146e0e6) | 9 | 9 | $72K | $123K |
| [Trans-Exec AIR Service Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/trans-exec-air-service-inc-34f1a53507) | 9 | 9 | $168K | $123K |
| [Brainerd HELICOPTERS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/brainerd-helicopters-inc-484fa49321) | 8 | 14 | $80K | $123K |
| [PJ Helicopters](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pj-helicopters-ba3673f0d7) | 7 | 15 | $88K | $123K |
| [Realty World - Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/org/realty-world---florida-a794c24f3b) | 6 | 6 | $66K | $123K |
| [Sky Flight 436, LLC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sky-flight-436-llc-df7be63e00) | 6 | 7 | $104K | $123K |
| [Aero Spray Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/aero-spray-inc-53b55cdf20) | 5 | 6 | $129K | $123K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 9 | $60K |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $40K |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $108K |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | $60K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $115K |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $48K |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $75K |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | $98K |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $69K |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | $76K |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $60K |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | $98K |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $90K |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | $100K |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | $141K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 62 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 46 | 6 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 13 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 8 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 6 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 5 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 5 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Puerto Rico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pr) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/53-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=53-2012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=53-2012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.