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Fulltime Cfi Flight Instructor Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Caeus

JAL Ground Instructor

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification, or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) ratings. * Clean aviation record with no aviation accident or ...

Caeus

PC-12 NGX Instructor Pilot

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

FAA CFI or CFII rating. * Minimum 1,000 total flight hours. * Basic computer skills, including ... coverage for eligible full-time employees. * 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching ...

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How much do fulltime cfi flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime cfi flight instructor in Phoenix, AZ is $93,949.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,500.00 and $111,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Cfi Flight Instructor vs Part-time Cfi Flight Instructor?

AspectFulltime Cfi Flight InstructorPart-time Cfi Flight Instructor
CertificationsRequired CFI certificate, possibly additional ratingsSame as fulltime, but may have less experience
Work EnvironmentFull schedule, consistent hours at flight schools or academiesFlexible hours, often freelance or supplemental roles
Employer & Industry UsageTypically employed by flight schools or academiesOften independent or part-time instructors at various schools

Fulltime Cfi Flight Instructors work full-time hours, often with a stable schedule and employment benefits, while Part-time Cfi Flight Instructors have flexible hours and may work for multiple employers or as independent contractors. Both roles require the same certifications but differ mainly in hours, employment stability, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Fulltime Cfi Flight Instructor job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,949 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Advanced Instructor USA - Upset Recovery Training

Aviation Performance Solutions

Mesa, AZ • On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Title Advanced Instructor USA - Upset Recovery Training Categories APS , Instructor Pilots
We Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely
If you are reading this, you may be the type of pilot we are looking for. If you have what it takes, we offer unique flying opportunities instructing in a high-performance piston and jet aircraft, and advanced simulators in all-attitude, all-envelope maneuvering flight. Sound fun? It will be, and it will also be challenging. At APS, you know you are making a difference every day and literally saving lives.
Your skills are needed as an Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Instructor Pilot flying the Extra 300L world-class unlimited category aerobatic airplane with options to advance to the S211 SIAI-Marchetti high-altitude, all-attitude sweptwing jet trainer. You will be delivering the world's most advanced UPRT curriculum both on the ground and in the air to owner/operator, corporate, business, executive, government, military, and commercial pilots. All APS instructors are also qualified to teach APS UPRT programs in advanced simulators after approximately one year of seasoning as in-airplane Extra 300L UPRT instructors.
Job Information
Salary and benefits are competitive. Minimal travel and a fixed schedule support a stable quality of life that's often rare for highly accomplished professional pilots.
Put your full range of flying skills to use.
Required Expertise
  • 1500 hours of total flight time
  • Substantial all-attitude, all-envelope flight experience (500+ flight hours preferred). Examples: military flight instructor, tactical or fighter experience, aerobatics (competition/airshow), test pilot school graduate with spin testing experience.
  • FAA Commercial Single-Engine Land (SEL) Pilot's License
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI)

Experience Advantages in the Selection Process
  • Two years commercial and/or military experience flying crewed multi-engine turboprop and/or turbofan/turbojet is preferred.
  • Two years of experience as a CFI and/or military flight instructor (200+ hours preferred)
    Important Note: Although valuable, this does NOT need to be instructional experience teaching all-attitude maneuvering or aerobatics.
  • 2000+ hour total flight time
  • One or more type-ratings

Daily duties:
Deliver world-class UPRT ground and flight instruction in the high-performance, aerobatic capable airplanes. Flight profiles primarily include upset recovery and stall/spin training, with associated all-attitude aerobatic instruction. Flight operations are based in Mesa, Arizona (KIWA).
If this position is not a fit for you, but you know someone else who is qualified and would enjoy this unique flying opportunity, please pass this information along. They will thank you for it!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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