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How much do assistant flight instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant flight instructor in Oklahoma is $19.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $23.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant flight instructor?

Assistant Flight Instructors are licensed pilots who help main flight instructors teach student pilots the fundamentals of flying. Their responsibilities often include conducting ground instruction, supervising flight training sessions, assisting with pre-flight and post-flight briefings, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. While they may not have full instructor privileges, they play a vital role in supporting the learning process and helping students build confidence and skills. Assistant Flight Instructors work under the supervision of fully certified flight instructors and are an essential part of many flight schools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant flight instructor?

To thrive as an Assistant Flight Instructor, you need a solid understanding of aerodynamics, flight operations, and safety procedures, typically supported by a commercial pilot license and a certified flight instructor (CFI) rating. Familiarity with flight training devices, flight planning software, and aviation regulations is essential. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching techniques to different learning styles are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure effective student instruction, regulatory compliance, and the safe operation of training flights.

What are some common challenges assistant flight instructors face when working with student pilots?

Assistant Flight Instructors often encounter students with varying learning styles and confidence levels, which can make adapting lesson plans a key challenge. Balancing safety with effective teaching during real-time flight scenarios requires strong communication and quick decision-making. Additionally, instructors must manage administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate training records and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Collaborating closely with senior instructors and other staff is also essential for providing consistent, high-quality instruction and supporting students’ progress.

What is the difference between Assistant Flight Instructor vs Flight Instructor?

AspectAssistant Flight InstructorFlight Instructor
CertificationsRequires a commercial pilot certificate and instructor ratingsRequires a commercial pilot certificate and instructor ratings
Work EnvironmentAssists in flight training under supervisionLeads flight training sessions independently
ResponsibilitiesSupports flight instruction, observes, and assistsProvides full flight instruction, evaluates students

In summary, an Assistant Flight Instructor supports and assists Flight Instructors in training pilots, often under supervision, while Flight Instructors independently lead training sessions and evaluate students. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in responsibilities and independence.

What are the most commonly searched types of Flight Instructor jobs in Oklahoma?

The most popular types of Flight Instructor jobs in Oklahoma are:

What cities in Oklahoma are hiring for Assistant Flight Instructor jobs?

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Posted 28 days ago


FlightSafety International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 225 rated education and training


Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Our Human Resources leaders care deeply about the employee experience and support FSIs mission to prepare aviation professionals around the world to save lives through exceptional training experiences.  The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing HR administrative support to the HR Leadership Team. Partners with HRBP and Sr. HRBP to provide consultive business partnership to specific FSI business function or learning centers to help develop and execute HR strategies that foster organization effectiveness.  This individual manages multiple priorities and therefore, the ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment and effectively work through ambiguity.  

Tasks and Responsibilities

    Maintains general knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance, partnering with HR Leader
    Under the guidance of HR Leadership, conduct and or support low risk investigations to include overview of situation, plan of action, interviews with teammates, summarization of situation, discussion with management team, recommendation, and implementation of next steps.
    Assist HRBP and/or Senior HRBP with the creation and implementation of programs to promote teammate engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
o    Stay interviews and monthly/quarterly roundtable/feedback sessions.
    Coordinate and participate in employment and recruiting activities (for instructors and CS staff) with Corporate Talent Acquisition organization.
    Out-processing/Exit interviews and Retirement process
    New Hire Orientation (in some locations OAs are doing this)
    Injury reporting close out.
    Support the Employee Accommodation requests for centers they are responsible for
    Manage employee transfer eligibility and bonus tracker (transfers between legal entity, good standing, etc.)
    Ensures Company policies are administered fairly and consistently for compliance, internal equity, and application.
    Other duties as assigned.
    Light travel

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field or, a combination of education and work experience equivalent to the knowledge, skills and abilities.  PHR/SPHR accreditation or similar HR professional qualification preferred.

Minimum Experience

1 to 3 years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit.Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.


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