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Robinson Aviation

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East Haven, CT · On-site

$19/hr

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

As of Jul 16, 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.

Assistant or Associate Professor - Aviation

Hampton University Faculty

Hampton, VA • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Description
The Hampton University Department of Aviation invites nominations and applications for a full-time nine (9) month tenure-track Flight Education position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning in August 2026. Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia
Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. The School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation includes the Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Architecture, and Department of Aviation. The programs are all ABET, NAAB, and AABI accredited. The Department of Aviation offers four Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Aviation and a Minor in Aviation Management. The objectives of these programs are (1) to prepare students for meaningful aviation careers within the government and aerospace industry and (2) to enable students to bring to aviation a strong sense of social awareness and responsibility to the public.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of aviation and flight courses, coach the University's Flight Team, collaborate with colleagues in the Hampton University Air Traffic Control, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, and Aviation Management programs; perform progress review flights with students as applicable, and work with the
Flight Operations staff at the contracted airport. The teaching load is typically 12 or more credits per semester. Applicants should also demonstrate a desire to serve the University community, conduct research, seek external funding, and evidence of enhancing their own professional development.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Aviation and a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Rating with Instrument and Certified Flight Instructor ratings that meet Chief Ground Instructor requirements of 14 CFR 141.35(e), with flight currency within one calendar year. An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP), Multi-Engine
rating, and Certified Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine (MEI); and Instrument Ratings (CFII) are highly desirable, as well as prior safety program and military aviation experience (fixed wing or rotary). Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate previous teaching experience at the university level. The successful candidate(s) will possess the following skills and abilities:
  • Significant aviation experience
  • Proven team-building skills
  • Ability to think outside of the box to achieve goals
  • Ability to inspire students, and
  • Can contribute to the vision of the University as a whole.

Salary is based on qualifications $70,000-$90,000
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for Employment for faculty, a letter outlining the candidate's commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly work; curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation on company letterhead.
Applications may be submitted electronically (preferred) to joyce.shirazi@hamptonu.edu or mailed to:
Dr. Joyce Shirazi, Dean
School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
*Hampton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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