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North Star Aviation

Check Instructor

Mankato, MN · On-site

$44K - $50K/yr

Observe flight and ground lessons conducted by other flight instructors when stage checks cancel ... Attend meetings as scheduled by the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Standards). Be an ambassador ...

North Star Aviation

Check Instructor

Mankato, MN · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

... ground lessons conducted by other flight instructors when stage checks cancel. • Help improve ... Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Standards). • Be an ambassador to safety by following ...

Sun Country

$60 - $80/hr

Instruct, facilitate, and conduct all ground training modules including classroom presentations ... Coordinate as needed with Chief Pilot in the pilot hiring process * Develop written tests for ...

Threat Tec, LLC

Robotics Instructor

Camp Lejeune, NC · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Ground Organic Precision Strike Weapon Systems (GOPPS) employment and integration * Instruct ... As a senior leader, you'll work directly with the CEO and executive team to deliver meaningful ...

Threat Tec, LLC

Robotics Instructor

Camp Lejeune, NC · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Ground Organic Precision Strike Weapon Systems (GOPPS) employment and integration * Instruct ... As a senior leader, you'll work directly with the CEO and executive team to deliver meaningful ...

Linchpin Solutions Inc

JICO Instructor

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Role Overview The JICO Instructor supports the Joint Chiefs of Staff proponent for the Joint ... S., allied, and coalition air and ground forces. Responsibilities include formal academic ...

Linchpin Solutions Inc

JICO Instructor

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Role Overview The JICO Instructor supports the Joint Chiefs of Staff proponent for the Joint ... S., allied, and coalition air and ground forces. Responsibilities include formal academic ...

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How much do chief ground instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief ground instructor in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief ground instructor?

Chief Ground Instructors are aviation professionals responsible for overseeing and managing the ground training programs at flight schools or aviation training centers. They ensure that the curriculum meets regulatory standards, supervise ground instructors, and maintain training records. Additionally, Chief Ground Instructors may develop lesson plans, conduct training sessions, and evaluate student progress to ensure high-quality instruction. Their role is vital for maintaining compliance with aviation authorities and ensuring students receive comprehensive theoretical knowledge required for flight operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief ground instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Ground Instructor, you need extensive aviation theory knowledge, instructional experience, and appropriate certifications such as a Ground Instructor or Flight Instructor rating. Familiarity with aviation training management systems, flight simulators, and curriculum development tools is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for effectively managing students and other instructors. These competencies ensure safe, standardized, and high-quality ground training that supports successful pilot development and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges chief ground instructors face when managing a team of flight instructors?

Chief Ground Instructors often encounter challenges related to standardizing training delivery among a diverse team of instructors, ensuring all regulatory requirements are consistently met, and adapting lesson plans to accommodate varying student learning styles. Effective communication and ongoing professional development are key to maintaining instructional quality. Additionally, balancing administrative duties with hands-on instruction can be demanding, requiring strong organizational and leadership skills.

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Infographic showing various Chief Ground Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

UAS Pilot and Safety Coordinator

Blacksburg, VA • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) is seeking qualifiedapplicants with experience in flight operations disciplinesrelevant to uncrewed/autonomous systems to serve as a supportingpilot of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for Counter-UAS research andtesting. Successful applicants will be able to support a diversearray of tasks related to UAS research, with preference given tocandidates who have both uncrewed aircraft pilot experience as wellas experience operating counter UAS systems.

Applicants who qualify to participate in the DOD Skillbridgeprogram are encouraged to apply.

The UAS Pilot Coordinator must be a self-motivated team player whocan take on and effectively execute a broad set of tasks. The position may receive tasking from the flight operations andengineering team leads and will report to the MAAP Chief of FlightOperations. The incumbent is expected to exercise sounddecision-making and problem-solving skills while interacting withinternal and external Test Site users and partners. The incumbentshould be able to independently and effectively manage UAS fieldoperations in diverse field environments. This position will beexpected to lift, carry, move, load/unload equipment and fieldsupplies of up to 25 pounds; possess a safe driving record to drivea government vehicle, ability to work outside in environmentalconditions for up to 10 hours, as well as the ability to walkminimum 2 miles and traverse uneven terrain. This position alsoinvolves fine manipulation of UAS equipment and parts.

Required Qualifications
  • Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewedaircraft
  • Good communication skills
  • Applicants must be able to lift, carry, move, load/unloadequipment and field supplies of up to 25 pounds; possess a safedriving record to drive a government vehicle, ability to workoutside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours, as well asthe ability to walk minimum 2 miles and traverse uneventerrain.
  • Due to restriction in the program and funding, must be a USCitizen
Preferred Qualifications
  • C-UAS experience
  • Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
  • FAA Part 107
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor
  • Proficient RC flying skills
  • Experience working with aviation safety
Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

63,708 - 79,635; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Jun 12, 2026

Additional Information
  • Due to restriction in the program and funding, must be a U.S.citizen.
  • The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.
Equal Opportunity Employment

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, orapplicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (includingpregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, orotherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquireabout, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensationof other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protectedby law.

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