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RC-135 Operations Training Specialist

Omaha, NE · On-site

$65.65K - $118.68K/yr

Provide academic, simulator, and inflight training to back-end ISR crews for models RC/TC/WC/OC-135 ... Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor onboard the RC-135 aircraft. This is ...

RC-135 Operations Training Specialist

Omaha, NE · On-site

$65.65K - $118.68K/yr

Provide academic, simulator, and inflight training to back-end ISR crews for models RC/TC/WC/OC-135 ... Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor onboard the RC-135 aircraft. This is ...

Dispatch Manager on Duty (MOD)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$75.70K - $90.80K/yr

May act as training instructor for new hire and recurrent training. * Enter and maintain company ... Collaborate with ACC, Crew Services, Maintenance, Flight Ops, and Inflight on staffing matters ...

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How much do inflight instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for inflight instructor in the United States is $23.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Inflight Instructor job?

An Inflight Instructor is responsible for training and developing flight attendants to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards. They conduct classroom and hands-on training in safety procedures, customer service, and emergency protocols. Instructors also evaluate performance, provide feedback, and stay updated on aviation regulations. Their role is essential in maintaining high safety and service standards for airline operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Inflight Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Inflight Instructor, you need a strong background in aviation operations, in-depth knowledge of safety protocols, and instructional experience, often supported by commercial pilot or flight attendant certification. Familiarity with aircraft training simulators, e-learning systems, and company-specific safety management systems is essential. Excellent communication, coaching abilities, and adaptability enable success in diverse and dynamic onboard training environments. These skills are crucial to effectively train and certify inflight crew, ensuring the highest standards of safety and service for passengers and airline operations.

What does a typical work week look like for an Inflight Instructor, and how much time is spent onboard versus in the classroom or office?

An Inflight Instructor typically divides their time between conducting hands-on training sessions onboard aircraft, leading classroom-based instruction, and performing administrative tasks such as curriculum development and trainee evaluation. The exact balance can vary by airline and training schedule, but most instructors spend a mix of days in training centers and some in actual aircraft environments, especially when overseeing practical safety drills. This role may also involve occasional travel to different training bases or working with rotating groups of crew members. As part of the inflight training team, instructors regularly collaborate with cabin crew leadership and safety departments to ensure training standards are up to date and consistently applied.
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Infographic showing various Inflight Instructor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,175 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
Senior International Captain

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 137 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Senior International CaptainThis role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

The Senior International Captain commands Gulfstream G600 international flights under FAA Part 91 from the Houston base. This role requires an experienced, safety-focused leader to manage international flight planning, operational decision-making, regulatory compliance, and crew mentorship while delivering premium executive air transportation services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as PilotinCommand (PIC) of the Gulfstream G600 on international missions, exercising operational control consistent with company policy and FARs applicable to Part 91.
  • Lead flight planning for longrange and oceanic operations, including fuel/payload/performance calculations, weather analysis, and overflight/landing permit coordination.
  • Coordinate dispatch, crew scheduling, ground handling, and inflight operational decisions to ensure safe, efficient missions.
  • Conduct and document preflight and postflight inspections and ensure aircraft airworthiness in coordination with Maintenance and the Chief of Maintenance.
  • Maintain and demonstrate currency through recurrent simulator training, proficiency checks, and company-required checks for the G600.
  • Mentor and train crew members in Crew Resource Management (CRM), Safety Management Systems (SMS), emergency procedures, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Interface professionally with executives, clients, international authorities, handlers, and vendors.
  • Participate in safety programs, risk assessments, and continuous operational improvements.
  • Support recruiting/onboarding and provide subject-matter input on vendor selection and operational strategy when requested.

Minimum Requirements

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate (current).
  • Valid passport and ability to obtain necessary international visas/permits.
  • Minimum total flight time: 6,000+ hours (minimum)
  • Minimum multiengine jet time: 4,000 hours
  • PIC experience in international operations and longrange multicrew aircraft.
  • Thorough familiarity with FARs applicable to Part 91 operations and ICAO standards for international flights.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Business large cabin, long range, international GVII/600/500, GVI/650, or similar Gulfstream type command experience.
  • Instructor/evaluator credentials (check airman, TR/FE experience).
  • Additional certifications such as A&P or advanced safety SMS training.
  • Multilingual skills relevant to destination regions.
  • Experience supporting VIP/client-focused executive flight operations.

Training, Currency & Company Policy Notes

  • Pre-employment background checks, verification of employment history, drug/alcohol screening, and reference checks consistent with company policy.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of safety management systems (SMS), human factors, risk mitigation, and CRM.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), flight planning software, FMS operations, and modern avionics systems in a multicrew environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to operate in highpressure environments and adapt to varied international operations/logistics.

Work Environment & Expectations

  • Based in Houston, TX. Extensive international travel with variable hours, overnight stays, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to handle extended duty periods consistent with company policies on fatigue management.
  • Must be able to perform pre/post flight inspections that may require moderate physical activity and mobility.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Coaching, Communication, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Process Improvements {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job Level:

Master"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 153,000 - 352,500 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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