For this I am not going to be considering the ships they fly. I'm just going to consider the pilots' abilities and their pilot skill. For my favorites I would pick Jax (Empire), Wedge (Rebels), and Bossk (Scum).

Colonel Vessery. Most accurate gun in the game when he has a spotter.

gotta be miranda

it's a flexible, thought provoking ability that allows you to shift at a moment's notice between defensive regeneration and MAMA SAID, "KNOCK YOU OUT!"

which makes her a very flexible and interesting pilot that alternates between being protected by her squad and watching over them like some sort of vengeful albatross

it's a very versatile ability that forces a lot of gameplay considerations upon anyone flying her

Omega Leader.

Until Fenn Rau comes out anyway.

Jake and Tarn

Sabine Wren Attack Shuttle. It would be cool if she carried that pilot skill to the Sadowcastor. I like the idea that she can add a free boost to a ship and BEFORE the movement phase.

I admit that I like non-popular pilots. I've always liked Col. Vessery, but he's about to become extremely popular.

I really like Dengar, but haven't had much of a chance to fly him.

Backstabber is amazing and he's always had a special place.

I always try to find a place for Serissu to work in a list.

Echo. The banked decloak is a lot of fun. I like it when my opponent has no idea where echo will be and neither do I.

Let me tell you about Oicunn, and how I love "Ramming Speed!"

Chewbacca (very curious to see his new ability in the upcoming Heroes of the Resistance pack)

Inquisitor

Dengar

TALONBAAAAAAAAANE

His ship may as well enter play already on fire.

And I'm convinced he's a Jawa

I have lots of favorites, but trying to be objective, I'd say:

When it happens: Rexlar Brath

Consistently: Jax

Close between the inquisitor and OGP, love me some lambda. Soon it will probably be the countess, her ability make my spine tingle.

Mux and Palob.

I have lots of favorites, but trying to be objective, I'd say:

he said favorite pilot, not squad

why forums why

Rexler Brath for sure. It is glorious when it goes off.

Back when the game came out it was DARK CURSE.

I've got a good feeling I'll be favoring McDibs once Veterans hits.

It's gotta be Guri for me.

2nd and third are probably Palob and Zuckuss

I like those offensive abilities that just punch dice through:

Bossk

Zuckuss

Talonbane Cobra

Wedge Antilles

Of those, I think Talonbane and Wedge are the best ones when you consider PS and ability but disregard ship. Once you take the ship into consideration, I think Bossk and Zuckuss move to the top of the list.

I think Palob

Honourable Mention:

Carnor

Dark Curse

Wes Janson

Jan Ors

Rebel: Wedge Antilles: Classic

Imperial: Captain Jonus: Boosting ordnance

Scum: Syndicate Thug + TLT,unhinged astromech, btl-A4 title, Engine Upgrade: fly an Y-wing like an A-wing

Wes Janson. Yes Wedge is the true master of the X-Wing but that token removal is too good to let slide, and he has a variety of great upgrade options.

I really like Et'ahn too but the pilot skill is too low...

Ohh and Farlander. Yeah he's cool

Baron Fel. With PTL, Stealth device and Targeting Computer. I know, not the usual arrangement exactly. I figure with so many turrets around what is the point of arc dodging? Just get in close and make it hurt.