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Frasca International

Flight Instructor

Houston, TX · On-site

Flight Instructor The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight ... An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License. * If no ...

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Frasca International

Flight Instructor

Houston, TX · On-site

Flight Instructor The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight ... An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License. * If no ...

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How much do atp flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for atp flight instructor in Texas is $88,153.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,300.00 and $104,300.00 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Atp Flight Instructor job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,153 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Flight Instructor

Frasca International

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Flight Instructor

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.

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