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Certified Flight Instructor

Fishers, IN · On-site

... Chief Flight Instructor and/or Director of Maintenance. · Give facility tours to prospective customers and members of the community. · Recruit new customers and reach out to past customers for the ...

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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief flight instructor in Indiana is $121,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,700.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Chief Flight Instructor do?

A Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) is responsible for overseeing flight training programs, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and maintaining safety standards. They supervise and mentor flight instructors, develop training curricula, and evaluate student progress. CFIs also coordinate with aviation authorities to ensure adherence to certification requirements. Their role is crucial in maintaining high training standards and producing skilled pilots.

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Chief Flight Instructors often face the challenges of maintaining consistent training standards across instructors, adapting to regulatory changes, and ensuring high safety standards for all flight operations. Balancing administrative duties with time spent in the air and supporting instructors can also be demanding. Addressing these challenges involves cultivating clear communication, implementing thorough oversight and training protocols, and staying updated on best practices and FAA regulations. Many Chief Flight Instructors find success by fostering a collaborative team environment and prioritizing ongoing professional development for themselves and their staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chief Flight Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Flight Instructor, you need extensive experience in flight instruction, advanced piloting skills, and typically hold a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), CFII, and often MEI rating, along with a strong safety record. Familiarity with flight training management software, aircraft scheduling systems, and regulatory compliance tools is crucial. Outstanding leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities set top candidates apart in guiding both instructors and students. These skills ensure a safe, efficient flight training operation and promote a high standard of learning within the team.

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Certified Flight Instructor

Aviation - Tom Wood Aviation

Fishers, IN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about flying and eager to inspire the next generation of aviators? Here at Tom Wood Aviation, we are home to one of the busiest certified flight schools in the state of Indiana! We are actively searching for a Certified Flight Instructor who is not only a skilled pilot but also a dedicated educator. Here’s your chance to pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm while building the flight hours and experience crucial for a successful career in professional aviation.

Our fleet is a pilot’s dream, which includes the latest G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172 Skyhawks. We currently have 5 G1000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks in our fleet, as well as a “steam gauge” Cessna 172S and 172R. We also offer two well-equipped Piper Pilot 100i aircraft featuring the latest in Garmin Avionics. You won’t find a newer training fleet anywhere in the state of Indiana! Plus, we offer cutting-edge training tools, including a state-of-the-art Redbird LD Advanced Aviation Training Device, to ensure you and your students have the best resources at your disposal.

If you’re ready to take your flight career to new heights, while shaping the future of aviation, we’d love to have you on board!

Responsibilities:

· Provide high quality flight, ground, and simulator instruction in accordance with the Sporty’s syllabi for Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot certificates.

· Promptly report aircraft maintenance discrepancies to the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Director of Maintenance.

· Give facility tours to prospective customers and members of the community.

· Recruit new customers and reach out to past customers for the flight school.

· Maintain student and renter files with the appropriate documentation as required by Federal Law and company policy.

· Other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or General Manager.

Qualifications: 

Educations and/or Experience:

· Commercial Airplane Single-Engine Land

· Commercial Airplane Multiengine Land (Preferred)

· CFI

· CFII and MEI (Preferred)

· G1000 or other glass cockpit avionics experience (Preferred)

· Tailwheel, complex, and high-performance endorsements (Preferred)

License and Other Requirements:

· FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate

· REQUIRED-Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Benefits:

· PTO & Vacation

· Paid Holidays

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401k with Company Match

· Life

· Disability

· Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Service Awards

· Career Advancement

· Wisley & DailyPay

About Tom Wood Group

The Tom Wood Group is proud to be family-owned and locally operated for over 50 years. Since our start in 1967, the Tom Wood Group has grown outside of automotive to include many franchises with locations throughout the Midwest and New Zealand. 

Our Core Values: Humbly Confident, Passionately Driven, Sincere Desire to Help Others, Uncompromising Integrity

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle record, verification of social security number, and passing a drug test at a certified testing facility. Tom Wood Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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