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PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Vandalia, OH · On-site

ATP-CTP Course paid upon reaching ATP/R-ATP minimum flight experience requirements. * PSA will pay ... Section 3 - Cadet Instructor Check-in and Logbook review - Cadet Instructor Qualifications * Must ...

GoFly365

InterJet West - B-737 Captain

Swanton, OH

Emphasize flight crew members safety and exemplary customer service * Must note and communicate ... Must have a valid FAA ATP license with a minimum of 2,500 hours in turbine/heavy aircraft. * 737 ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for atp flight instructor in Ohio is $89,955.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,600.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ATP Flight Instructor?

An ATP Flight Instructor teaches and trains aspiring pilots in a structured environment to help them obtain their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification. They provide flight instruction, ground training, and simulator sessions to ensure students meet the necessary proficiency standards. These instructors typically work at flight schools or academies and follow a standardized curriculum to prepare pilots for commercial aviation careers.

What does an ATP Flight Instructor do?

A typical workday for an ATP Flight Instructor involves a mix of ground school instruction, flight training sessions, and pre- and post-flight briefings with students. Instructors spend time preparing lesson plans, reviewing student progress, and maintaining records to ensure compliance with FAA standards. The role also involves frequent collaboration with other instructors and staff to coordinate training schedules and share best practices. While some days may be spent primarily in classrooms or simulators, others are devoted to real-world flight hours, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment. This variety provides valuable experience and keeps instructors sharp while helping students achieve their pilot certification goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ATP Flight Instructor?

To thrive as an ATP Flight Instructor, you need an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating, thorough knowledge of advanced aeronautics, and strong instructional abilities. Familiarity with flight simulators, advanced avionics systems, and compliance with FAA regulations is essential. Exceptional communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching styles to individual student needs are crucial soft skills in this role. These capabilities ensure safe, effective pilot training and contribute to higher student success rates and safety standards.

Are ATP Flight Instructors in high demand?

ATP Flight Instructors are generally in steady demand due to the need for qualified pilots to train new aviators and meet airline industry staffing requirements. The demand can fluctuate based on industry growth, pilot retirements, and certification standards, making flight instruction a viable career path with consistent opportunities. Strong communication skills and relevant certifications, such as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), are essential for success in this role.

Does ATP Flight Instructor pay well?

ATP Flight Instructors typically earn competitive pay that includes hourly rates for flight instruction, with additional benefits such as flight hours and experience building. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the number of students, but many instructors find the compensation sufficient for entry-level aviation careers and to meet certification requirements.

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Flight Instructor CMH

FlightSafety International

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 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 223 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
The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.
Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
  • Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
  • Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
  • Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Minimum Education
  • No requirement.

Minimum Experience
  • Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program
  • An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License
  • If no ATP, must meet the requirements of:
  • 14 CFR part 61.153
  • 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
  • A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating;
  • Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience;
  • Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
  • Knowledge of common aviation regulations
  • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
  • First-level facilitation skills
  • First-level customer service skills
  • Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
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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