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32 schools use the "Pilots" mascot.
Most common states: California (9), Illinois (3), Kentucky (3)
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Meet the Pilots, a mascot that's all about speed and navigation This personified mascot is not just any ordinary character; they embody the spirit of adventure and quick thinking. The Pilots mascot is often depicted as a pilot, symbolizing leadership, skill, and a knack for getting things done fast [ ICON_fast ]. Used by 32 schools, this mascot is particularly popular in Idaho, where the concept of piloting resonates strongly. The story behind the University of Portland's Wally Pilot, for instance, is pretty cool – he returned to the scene in 2009 after a five-year break, looking sharper and more energetic than ever. So, if you're at a school with the Pilots mascot, you're part of a tradition that values agility, precision, and a whole lot of heart.
Hear how the Pilots fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 9 programs flying the Pilots banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Kim
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Idaho. With 2 schools per million residents, the Pilots is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Kim
Idaho Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Pilots delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
32 schools in our database use the Pilots mascot across 14 states.
The Pilots shows up most in California (9), Illinois (3), and Kentucky (3). Id also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Pilots as a Person and Occupation mascot. Programs note that it is given a fast-sounding name.
High School programs adopt the Pilots most often (14 schools). Elementary (10) and Other (5) also feature this mascot.