Relocation for Flight Instructor Training Program As part of our onboarding process, you will engage in a thorough Flight Instructor Training Program lasting around 4 to 5 months. This program ...
Relocation for Flight Instructor Training Program As part of our onboarding process, you will engage in a thorough Flight Instructor Training Program lasting around 4 to 5 months. This program ...
Relocation for Flight Instructor Training Program As part of our onboarding process, you will engage in a thorough Flight Instructor Training Program lasting around 4 to 5 months. This program ...
Relocation for Flight Instructor Training Program As part of our onboarding process, you will engage in a thorough Flight Instructor Training Program lasting around 4 to 5 months. This program ...
Flight Nurse
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING!   Flight Nurse Career Opportunity   * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Nurse
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Career Opportunity * Starting Range is $28.66-$49.63 per hour ... Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in ...
Flight Services International LLC is now accepting applications for its 2026 flight attendant hiring classes, based out of Houston TX, and Miami, FL, to serve as Cabin Crew on Atlas Air, Inc. charter ...
Flight Services International LLC is now accepting applications for its 2026 flight attendant hiring classes, based out of Houston TX, and Miami, FL, to serve as Cabin Crew on Atlas Air, Inc. charter ...
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Aviation Safety Inspector (OPS), FAASTeam Program Manager, Kansas City FSDO, CESD63-1
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$127K/yr
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Aviation Safety Inspector (OPS), FAASTeam Program Manager, Kansas City FSDO, CESD63-1
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$127K/yr
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$32/hr
Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor ...
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$32/hr
Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor ...
Through Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen, our products support more than 1,400 flight schools, thousands of instructors, and a growing network of pilots across every stage of the aviation journey. We ...
Through Flight Schedule Pro and LogTen, our products support more than 1,400 flight schools, thousands of instructors, and a growing network of pilots across every stage of the aviation journey. We ...
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$32/hr
Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor ...
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$32/hr
Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor ...
A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities Available (40+ Hours Per Week) About Davcor Aviation Services Davcor ...
A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities Available (40+ Hours Per Week) About Davcor Aviation Services Davcor ...
A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$38 - $48/hr
Description A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities Available (40+ Hours Per Week) About Davcor Aviation ...
A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$38 - $48/hr
Description A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Controls Location: Kansas City, MO Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities Available (40+ Hours Per Week) About Davcor Aviation ...
Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
Prior flight experience * Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR ...
Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
Prior flight experience * Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR ...
RN - Emergency Services
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
Prior flight experience * Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response 's (GMR ...
RN - Emergency Services
$28.66 - $49.63/hr
Prior flight experience * Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS. Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response 's (GMR ...
Flight Instructor information
See Mission, KS salary details
$23.3K - $33.6K
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$33.6K - $43.8K
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$43.8K - $54K
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$66.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$64.2K - $74.5K
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The median wage is $90.8K / yr.
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How much do flight instructor jobs pay per year?
How long does it take to become a flight instructor?
What is the difference between Flight Instructor vs Pilot?
| Aspect | Flight Instructor | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Required Certifications | Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate | Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license |
| Work Environment | Flight schools, training aircraft, instructional settings | Airlines, charter companies, cargo, private flights |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Flight training academies, flight schools | Airlines, charter services, corporate aviation |
While both Flight Instructors and Pilots operate aircraft, Flight Instructors focus on training and certifying new pilots, requiring specific instructional certifications. Pilots typically operate aircraft for transportation or commercial purposes, holding higher-level licenses. The roles often overlap in aircraft operation but differ mainly in purpose and certification requirements.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flight Instructor, and why are they important?
What is the 5 hour rule for CFI?
What are Flight Instructors?
What Is a Flight Instructor?
A Flight Instructor teaches students to fly an aircraft utilizing in-class instruction, a flight simulator, and through test airplane flights. Flight Instructors train students on the physics of aerodynamics, how to manage the navigation and emergency systems, and provide pre- and post-flight checklists. The training process also covers radio procedures and includes practice flights. Flight Instructors are certified pilots themselves, often with hundreds or thousands of hours of flight time, and must remain current on all training and requirements.
How can I become a flight instructor?
Is there a demand for flight instructors?
What are some common challenges Flight Instructors face when working with student pilots, and how can they address them?

Now Hiring - Indoor Skydiving Instructors! (Kansas Market)
Overland Park, KS • On-site
$20/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 3 days ago
Job description
Our mission is clear: Make the dream of flight a reality! With almost 100 state-of-the-art locations in 19 countries, iFLY isn't just a company—it's a movement. We're the global leader, pushing the envelope in indoor skydiving and creating thrilling, unforgettable experiences.Â
We need career-minded, fearless Flight Instructors to join our elite team! If you have spent a significant part of your life in a physically demanding role that requires strength and stamina, we want to hear from you! In this high-flying role, you'll be the ace guiding our customers through the art of indoor skydiving. We’re looking for passion, energy and a commitment to deliver adrenaline-pumping instruction. If you thrive in the cockpit of a dynamic, team-oriented environment, throttle up and apply now!Â
This Job Requisition is for the Kansas Market
Important: Relocation for Flight Instructor Training Program
As part of our onboarding process, you will engage in a thorough Flight Instructor Training Program lasting around 4 to 5 months. This program involves extensive hands-on training to equip you for success as an Instructor at iFLY. Please note that relocation to a different location and/or state will be necessary during the training period. We will provide financial support for your relocation expenses. This will be expanded on during the interview process.Â
For the duration of the TRAINING PROGRAM, iFLY will GUARANTEE a MINIMUM Hourly Rate of $20.00.                                    Â
As an iFLY Flight Instructor, you'll be at the helm of delivering adrenaline-packed, world-class flight experiences. Your expertise in indoor skydiving will ensure that every participant navigates the experience with confidence and understands crucial techniques and safety protocols. You'll guide and coach individuals of all skill levels, fostering a fun, supportive and secure environment. Â
- Command and Control: Deliver state-of-the-art instruction on indoor skydiving maneuvers, so that every participant masters body positioning, safety protocols and control techniques.Â
- Engage and Energize: Be the face of iFLY. Engage participants with enthusiasm, professionalism and a passion for flight. Make each flight an exhilarating journey.Â
- Safety Oversight: Navigate and enforce all safety standards with precision. Maintain a safe environment for everyone, providing smooth and secure operations.Â
- Pre-Flight Prep: Conduct flight safety instructions, flight techniques, answer questions, and calm pre-flight nerves.Â
- Post-Flight Debrief: Offer constructive feedback post-flight. Boost participants' confidence and skills with your expert insights and motivate new flyers.Â
- Teamwork: Collaborate seamlessly with fellow instructors and staff. Promote a cohesive and supportive team environment for maximum efficiency.Â
- Continuous Training & Feedback: Stay updated on the latest training tools and techniques to continually enhance both your instructional skills and the overall customer experience.Â
- Drive Add-On Sales: Actively drive add on sales by introducing guests to options that enhance their flight—such as additional flight time, high flights, return visits, or media packages.
Physical Requirements:
The role of a flight instructor is physically demanding. Candidates will be assessed on their agility, stamina, and strength. This will be measured using a role-related Post Offer Employment Test (POET), which must be passed before you begin training. The POET simulates the movements and actions that an instructor experiences during a typical day at iFLY. The POET will be administered in a nondiscriminatory manner and that any medical or physical information will be handled in compliance with applicable disability and privacy laws.
- Must be 18 years of age or older;Â
- Must be able in great physical condition, the role is physically demanding for long periods of time;
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, which are our busiest times;Â
- Interest or background in coaching, teaching, and facilitating activity-based or entertainment-oriented roles;Â
- Passionate people with high energy and a positive attitude;Â
- Professional appearance and demeanor;Â
- Commitment to continuous improvement through training, learning and feedback;Â
- Safety focused; and,Â
- Ability to work well within a team maintaining positive relationships.Â
The Good Stuff:
- Â Competitive wages, sales commissions and milestone bonuses (minimum guarantee rate for duration of training program)
- Â Medical, dental, vision and supplemental plansÂ
- Â Paid time off (PTO)and;
- Â Parental LeaveÂ
- Company HolidaysÂ
- 401k retirement investment
- Employee Assistance Programs (F2F counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling & mediation services)Â
- Tuition reimbursementÂ
- Referral bonus programÂ
- Team member discount on retail merchandise and flight packagesÂ
- FREE flight time for team members and familyÂ
- Ongoing training and development programsÂ