UK & Europe's freelance pilot network

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The UK & European marketplace for verified CPL and ATPL holders. Search by type rating — Citation, King Air, PC-12, TBM and more. No agency fees. No hassle.

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Simple process

From search to contact in three steps

01

Search by type rating

Filter pilots by aircraft type — C525, King Air 200, PC-12, TBM and more. Set minimum hours, base airport, and availability.

02

Review their profile

See total hours, PIC time, type ratings, base airport and a personal bio. Credentials submitted and flagged on their profile.

03

Contact them directly

Request their contact details and reach out. What you agree between yourselves stays between you — no agency involved.

Who uses it

Built for the UK & European private aviation market

Whether you own a single Citation or manage a small fleet — FreelancePilots connects you with qualified, current, type-rated crew fast.

Aircraft owners

You own a King Air or Citation but don't fly every day. Find a qualified co-pilot or relief captain when you need one.

Small operators

Cover unexpected sick leave or short-notice charter requests without burning hours calling crew agencies.

Ferry flights

Need a type-rated pilot to reposition your aircraft? Find someone based near the origin airport.

Corporate flight depts

Your company owns a C525 and flies once a month. Don't pay a full-time pilot — hire one when you need them.

ROI calculator

How much could you save?

Traditional crew agencies charge 20-30% on top of the pilot's day rate. FreelancePilots charges a flat monthly subscription — nothing more.

£650/day
£400£1,200
4 days
1 day15 days

Via agency

£3,250

per month

FreelancePilots

£2,699

per month

Your annual saving

£6,612

Based on 25% typical agency markup

The difference

Traditional crew agency

20–30% markup on every hire

FreelancePilots

Flat monthly subscription, zero per-hire fees

Based on a pilot day rate of £650 hired 4 days/month, a crew agency charges ~£812/day vs £650 direct. That's £648/month saved — £7,776/year.

The network

Meet the pilots

Real type-rated pilots available for freelance work across the UK & Europe

Available

Capt. James Hartley

Captain · ATPL

Farnborough · EGLF

Hours

7,840

PIC

4,200

Authority

UK CAA

C525C550C56X
Soon

Sarah Whitmore

Captain · ATPL

Biggin Hill · EGKB

Hours

5,300

PIC

2,950

Authority

UK CAA

C525PC12
Available

Capt. Tom Avery

Captain · ATPL

Gloucestershire · EGBJ

Hours

6,100

PIC

3,400

Authority

UK CAA

BE20BE35C525
Available

Capt. Richard Lane

Captain · ATPL

Oxford Kidlington · EGTK

Hours

9,200

PIC

5,800

Authority

UK CAA

C750C56XC525

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

No agency fees. No per-hire commissions. One flat monthly subscription — cancel anytime.

For operators & aircraft owners

Individual Operator

£99/month

Perfect for single aircraft owners who hire crew occasionally.

  • Unlimited pilot searches
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Full profile access
  • 1 aircraft listing
  • Email support
Get started
Most popular

Small Fleet

£199/month

For operators managing 2–5 aircraft who need crew regularly.

  • Everything in Individual
  • Up to 5 aircraft
  • Priority search placement
  • Featured operator badge
  • Phone support
Get started

Corporate Flight Dept

£399/month

For corporate flight departments with ongoing crew requirements.

  • Everything in Small Fleet
  • Unlimited aircraft
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom crew alerts
  • Priority onboarding
Get started

For pilots

Standard listing

Free forever

List your profile, set your availability and rates, receive messages from operators.

  • Full pilot profile
  • Type rating display
  • Availability calendar
  • Operator messaging
  • Credential badge
List yourself free

Featured pilot

£29 /month

Appear at the top of search results and get noticed by more operators.

  • Everything in Standard
  • Top of search results
  • Featured badge on profile
  • Priority in operator alerts
  • Profile analytics
Get featured

FAQ

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Type-rated and looking for freelance work?

List yourself for free. Set your own availability, rates, and what you're open to. Get contacted directly by operators and aircraft owners.