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American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Conroe, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Conroe, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience.This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

AVIATORS INC

Chief Flight Instructor

Reseda, CA · On-site

Direct and shape the future of our flight training programs, influencing both instructors' development and students' success. * SkyWest Airlines Partnership: Leverage our partnership to facilitate ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Addison, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Addison, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight instructors in the United States is $94,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Instructors vs Flight School Pilots?

AspectFlight InstructorsFlight School Pilots
CredentialsCommercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)Commercial Pilot Certificate, often with additional ratings
Work EnvironmentFlight training environments, flight schoolsFlight operations, training flights, sometimes charter or rental
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in flight training and educationInvolved in flight operations, including training and transportation

Flight Instructors focus on teaching student pilots and obtaining instructor certifications, while Flight School Pilots often operate aircraft for training, transportation, or charter services. Both roles require similar pilot certifications, but their primary responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Flight Instructors job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,620 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

University of California

Richmond, KY • On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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University Of California rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 629 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Title: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Tim Holt

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in overseeing Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in the administration and oversight of flight operation and flight course portions of the aviation program. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141 and will assist with all FAA related paperwork and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Two years of directly related experience.

Licensure & Certifications: - Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI - Requirements of FAR Part 141 for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Possesses and can maintain a 2nd class medical certificate

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties
  • 40% - Assists as directed with all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - ()
  • 30% - Monitors compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - ()
  • 10% - Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - ()
  • 10% - Collects feedback to be used to review and update the flight training program and training materials. - ()
  • 5% - Assists as directed with scheduling and dispatch activities related to flight students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training. - ()
  • 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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