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FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Watkins, CO

$20.43 - $26.43/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight ... Maintain a consistent quality of instruction at not less than the level mandated by the school, or ...

Spartan Education

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Broomfield, CO

$20.43 - $26.43/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight ... Maintain a consistent quality of instruction at not less than the level mandated by the school, or ...

Flying Seekers

Flight Attendant

Denver, CO · On-site

Description Flight Attendants are responsible for executing safety procedures, including handling ... high school diploma or GED, and having at least 2 years of customer service experience. This ...

Frontier Airlines

Flight Attendant

Denver, CO · On-site

$25.50/hr

High school diploma or GED * Superior communication and interpersonal skills * Professional ... Flight perks and privileges on Frontier Airlines and 100+ partner airlines for you and eligible ...

Frontier Airlines

Flight Attendant

Denver, CO

$25.50/hr

High school diploma or GED * Superior communication and interpersonal skills * Professional ... Flight perks and privileges on Frontier Airlines and 100+ partner airlines for you and eligible ...

Frontier Airlines, Inc

Flight Attendant

Denver, CO

$25.50/hr

High school diploma or GED * Superior communication and interpersonal skills * Professional ... Flight perks and privileges on Frontier Airlines and 100+ partner airlines for you and eligible ...

SkyWest Airlines

Flight Attendant

Denver, CO · On-site

High school diploma or equivalency required * Prior to attending training, applicant must be in ... TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT POSITION : All candidates must complete an online ...

Air Methods

Travel Flight Nurse

Parker, CO · On-site

$78 - $95/hr

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing * Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred ... Flight experience a plus for full-time travel nursing Operation and Safety Requirements: * As a ...

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How much do flight school jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight school in Colorado is $29.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $30.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight school?

A Flight School job typically involves roles such as flight instructors, administrative staff, or maintenance personnel who help train aspiring pilots. Flight instructors teach students the fundamentals of flying, navigation, and safety procedures. Administrative staff manage scheduling, enrollment, and regulatory compliance, while maintenance personnel ensure aircraft are in safe, working condition. These jobs require specialized training and certification depending on the role. Flight schools play a crucial role in preparing pilots for professional aviation careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a flight school position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight School, strong organizational management, aviation regulatory knowledge, and experience in flight training programs are essential, often requiring accreditation from aviation authorities such as the FAA or EASA. Familiarity with flight simulators, curriculum development software, and scheduling systems is crucial for operational efficiency. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help in managing staff, instructors, and student pilots. These competencies are vital to ensure a safe, effective learning environment and maintain high training standards.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a management role at a flight school?

A management role at a Flight School involves overseeing the daily operations, which includes coordinating flight schedules, ensuring compliance with all aviation regulations, and maintaining training aircraft and facilities. You will also supervise instructors and support staff, develop and update training curriculums, and assist students with their progression through various certification levels. Regular communication with aviation authorities and ongoing safety assessments are key components of the job. This position works closely with instructors, maintenance teams, and administrative staff to provide a safe and effective learning environment for student pilots.

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Infographic showing various Flight School job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,904 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

ASSISTANT CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Broomfield, CO • On-site

SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGYexternal

$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Summary
The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is responsible to provide safe, effective, and efficient FAA Part 141 flight instruction operations for the Flight School that is in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
Essential Functions
  • Directs daily operations to ensure compliance with FAA regulations
  • Makes hiring recommendations, trains staff, and evaluates performance
  • Develops Training Course Outlines, Training Manuals and Procedures
  • Monitors pilot proficiency and currency
  • Monitor FAA 141 required 80% pass rate
  • Certifying each student's training record, graduation certificate, stage check and end-of-course test reports, and recommendation for course completion, unless the duties are delegated by the chief instructor to an assistant chief instructor or recommending instructor
  • Ensuring that each certificated flight instructor, certificated ground instructor, passes an initial proficiency check prior to that instructor being assigned instructing duties in the school's approved training course, and thereafter that the instructor passes a recurrent proficiency check every twelve calendar months after the month in which the initial test was accomplished
  • Ensuring that each student accomplishes the required stage checks and end-of-course tests in accordance with the school's approved training course
  • Maintaining training techniques, procedures, and standards for the school that are acceptable to the Administrator
  • Ensures FAA Part 141 Instructor records are accurate and up to date
  • Audits flight training records regularly
  • Follow objectives of course syllabus
  • Promote a positive learning environment
  • Motivate and encourage students to attend class regularly and apply themselves to their course of study
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication using a variety of teaching methods.
  • Maintain records on each student to include grading and attendance
  • Ensure that all students are held accountable for flight campus rules and regulations
  • Recommend improvements in course design, materials, equipment, and facilities that may enhance student's learning experiences and preparation for employment
  • Develop and implement an annual professional development plan to enhance career growth

Knowledge / Skills
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off
  • Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
  • Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management and pilots
  • Strategic and forward-thinker
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of flight software

Education and Work Experience
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Active pursuit of undergraduate degree highly sought
  • Hold a commercial pilot or an airline transport pilot certificate and, a current flight instructor certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate aircraft category, class, and instrument ratings if an instrument rating is required by the course of training for the category and class of aircraft used in the course.
    • At least 500 hours as pilot in command; or 1000 hours as pilot in command preferred
    • 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions and;
    • Flight training experience, acquired as either a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least
      • 1 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or

500 flight hours.
To be eligible for designation as an assistant chief instructor for a ground school course, a person must have six (6) months of experience as a ground school instructor at a certificated pilot school.
Certificates, License, Registrations
  • CFI required
  • CFII required
  • MEI required
  • FAA Class II Medical preferred
  • FAA Class III Medical required

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Assigned Flight Instructors

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires a person to stand or sit for a prolonged period, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, along with monitor engine operations of functioning, and communicate and coordinate vehicle or aircraft movement. This position also requires a person to maneuver an aircraft for extended periods of time in all various types of weather conditions. The long days can be physically demanding.
AAP/EEO Statement
Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:
All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
401(k) and Employer Match
Medical insurance
HSA/FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship
Sick Paid time off

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