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Entry Level Aviation Ground Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our ... Responsibilities Position Summary The Ground Training Instructor is responsible for ground school ...

Aviation Instructor - Adjunct

Auburn, WA · On-site

$101.95 - $113.93/hr

Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment. For specifics ... The successful candidate may teach a variety of aviation classes including fixed-wing pilot ground ...

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching ground school courses and other aviation ... Earned MS (for instructor/assistant professor), PhD (for associate professor) in Aerospace ...

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How much do entry level aviation ground instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level aviation ground instructor in the United States is $29.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Aviation Ground Instructor vs Flight Instructor?

AspectEntry Level Aviation Ground InstructorFlight Instructor
CertificationsFAA Ground Instructor CertificateFAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Work EnvironmentClassroom, simulator, ground operationsAircraft, flight training environments
Job FocusTeaching ground subjects, regulations, safetyTeaching flying skills, maneuvers, flight safety

While both roles involve aviation education, the Entry Level Aviation Ground Instructor focuses on ground-based instruction, whereas the Flight Instructor emphasizes hands-on flight training. Both require FAA certifications and are essential in pilot training programs, but they differ in work environment and job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Aviation Ground Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,902 per year, or $29.3 per hour.
Aviation Science - Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Management

Aviation Science - Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Management

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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Position Title
Aviation Science - Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Management
Position Summary
The Department of Aviation Science at California Baptist University invites applicants from those who wish to join a pool of adjunct instructors capable of teaching courses in Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Management.
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Qualifications
Those desiring to teach courses in Aviation Flight must possess FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) certificates, or Certified Flight Instructor. Qualified applicants for either major must have a master's degree in Aviation/Aeronautics or related field and some degree of aviation industry experience. Successful candidates should have a desire to work in an entrepreneurial setting within a growing aviation program. It is expected that all faculty members are professing Christians who are actively involved in a church.
Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program of Aviation. Specific course assignments will be dependent upon qualifications and availability.
Nondiscrimination Statement
State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
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https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10316

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