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Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Alcoa, TN

Three year's pilot experience required * 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required * SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred * Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Alcoa, TN · On-site

$101K - $166K/yr

Three year's pilot experience required * 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required * SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred * Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Alcoa, TN

$101K - $166K/yr

Three year's pilot experience required * 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required * SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred * Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Lynn University

The Flight Instructor assists with required aircraft maintenance and compliance with all service ... Flight experience as required by CFR Part 141. * Bachelor's degree from a four university or ...

FlightSafety International

Flight Instructor

Lutz, FL · On-site

Purpose of Position The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight ... No requirement. Minimum Experience * Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT ...

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How much do no experience flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for no experience flight instructor 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a no experience flight instructor?

To thrive as a No Experience Flight Instructor, you generally need a commercial pilot license, completed instructor certification (such as a CFI—Certified Flight Instructor rating), and a strong understanding of aviation safety and procedures. Familiarity with flight simulation software, logbook management systems, and standard aviation communication tools is essential. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to adapt your teaching style to individual student needs are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications help ensure safe, effective instruction and foster student confidence during early flight training.

What are some common challenges faced by new flight instructors with limited teaching experience?

New flight instructors who are just starting out often face challenges such as building confidence in their teaching abilities, adapting complex technical information for beginner students, and ensuring safety while managing a shared cockpit. Balancing paperwork, lesson planning, and actual flight time can also be demanding, especially when instructing students with varied learning styles. However, most flight schools provide mentorship and structured training programs to help new instructors develop their instructional skills and adapt to the teaching environment. Teamwork is encouraged, and you'll often collaborate with experienced instructors and school staff to support student progress and your own professional growth.

What is a no experience flight instructor?

A No Experience Flight Instructor job is a position for newly certified flight instructors (CFIs) who have little to no prior teaching experience. These roles allow beginner instructors to gain experience by teaching student pilots under the guidance of a flight school or training program. Responsibilities typically include conducting flight lessons, ground instruction, and preparing students for their check rides. Many flight schools offer mentorship and structured training to help new instructors develop their skills. This role is a common path for pilots looking to build flight hours toward advanced certifications or airline careers.

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Infographic showing various No Experience Flight Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,620 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Flight Instructor - Long Beach

FlightSafety International

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$100K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 221 rated education and training

Job description

Salary Range: $100,625.00-$171,250.00

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered. 

Benefits:

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

About FlightSafety International      

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
  • Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
  • Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
  • Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Minimum Education
  • No requirement.
Minimum Experience
  • Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program
  • An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License
  • If no ATP, must meet the requirements of:
  • 14 CFR part 61.153
  • 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation. 
  • A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating;
  • Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience;
  • Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
  • Knowledge of common aviation regulations
  • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
  • First-level facilitation skills
  • First-level customer service skills
  • Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development
Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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