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How much do helicopter flight simulator instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for helicopter flight simulator instructor in the United States is $100,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor vs Helicopter Pilot?

AspectHelicopter Flight Simulator InstructorHelicopter Pilot
Required CertificationsCertified Flight Instructor (CFI), simulator training certificationCommercial Pilot License (CPL), instrument and commercial ratings
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centers, classroomsAircraft, helicopters, various outdoor locations
Employer & Industry UsageFlight schools, military, training organizationsAirlines, charter services, private operators

While both roles require aviation certifications and involve helicopter operations, the Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor focuses on training pilots using simulators in controlled environments. In contrast, the Helicopter Pilot operates aircraft in real-world conditions. The instructor's role emphasizes teaching and safety, whereas the pilot's role involves actual flight execution and navigation.

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Infographic showing various Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor 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 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,249 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Flight Simulator Instructor

Atlas Air

Miami, FL • On-site

$112.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.
If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.
Position Summary: The Flight Training Instructor provides training to flight crewmembers at the direction of the respective Fleet Captain. Flight Training Instructors will conduct classroom instruction, simulator instruction, or both, depending on individual qualifications and at the direction of the Fleet Captain.
Values and Behavioral Standards:
To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company, "Code of Conduct" policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.
Major Job Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for conducting training for flight crewmembers in accordance with the Flight Operations Training Manual (FOTM) as directed by the respective Fleet Captain.
  • Provide fixed base instruction, full motion flight simulation instruction, and/or classroom instruction, as directed by the Fleet Captain for flight crewmembers initial, recurrent, upgrade and/or differences training in ground school, fixed based and/or full flight simulators.
  • Completes appropriate flight crewmember training records and other flight training documentation in a timely manner and directs to the appropriate filing source.
  • Proactively ensures training environment and equipment are set-up and running in preparation for instruction (i.e. presentation media is operating correctly and required reference materials and distributed materials are available).
  • Ensure technical accuracy of departmental and training manuals, including aircraft systems manuals, flight handbooks, performance manuals, checklists, flight operations manuals and operations specifications.
  • Contribute to the development of training programs, visual aids and other training materials for classroom presentation and individual review.
  • Communicates issues of concern, or exceptional achievement, regarding crewmember performance to the respective Fleet Captain in a timely manner
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism and motivation personally, and instills that motivation in the crewmembers
  • Maintains a high level of knowledge and understanding in Company Procedures and Policies.
  • Additional functions to support crewmember training may also be assigned.

Qualifications:
  • FAA Air Transport Pilot Certificate required.
  • Prior Airline experience preferred.
  • Excellent teaching skills required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills expected.
  • Excellent computer operation knowledge and skills expected.
  • High energy individual with multi-tasking skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking "EEO Is The Law" .
To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: Pay Transparency Statement
Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
$112.50-$112.50 USD
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.