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How much do cabin safety instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for cabin safety instructor in the United States is $28.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a cabin safety instructor do?

A Cabin Safety Instructor is responsible for training airline cabin crew on safety procedures, emergency protocols, and regulatory compliance. They conduct theoretical and practical sessions on topics such as firefighting, first aid, emergency evacuations, and crew resource management. Their role ensures that cabin crew members are well-prepared to handle in-flight emergencies and provide a safe travel experience for passengers. Instructors must stay updated with aviation regulations and industry best practices to deliver effective training programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cabin safety instructor?

To thrive as a Cabin Safety Instructor, you need in-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, emergency procedures, and in-flight safety, usually backed by experience as cabin crew and relevant instructor certifications. Familiarity with cabin training simulators, e-learning platforms, and safety equipment is essential for effective instruction. Strong communication, leadership, and adaptability help instructors engage trainees and respond to diverse learning needs. These skills ensure that crew members are fully prepared to maintain passenger safety and compliance with industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Cabin Safety Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 22% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 11% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,960 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Cabin Safety Instructor

FlightSafety International

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 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 Cabin Safety Instructor delivers exceptional instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.
Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct Cabin Safety training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses, including Initial, Recurrent, company specific drills and Executive Emergency training.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet client needs in accordance with applicable curriculum.
  • Competent with pre-instruction Client Training requirements such as CTQ and RMS review and completion.
  • Complete accurate training records in accordance with FlightSafety record completion procedures.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with FlightSafety and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
  • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
  • First-level facilitation skills.
  • First-level customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate problem-solving skills.
  • Technical Aptitude - Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

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 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. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds daily and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works 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. While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to swim 200 yards in a chlorinated or salt water environment. The employee must also be able to tread water and provide water rescue training in an instruction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually 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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