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Part 141 Flight Instructor Jobs in Buffalo, NY (NOW HIRING)

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How much do part 141 flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for part 141 flight instructor in Buffalo, NY is $91,655.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,800.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Part 141 flight instructor?

A Part 141 Flight Instructor teaches students how to fly under a structured FAA-approved Part 141 training program. These programs follow a strict syllabus and require FAA oversight, ensuring a standardized and efficient learning process. Instructors provide both ground and flight training, preparing students for certifications such as Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot. They typically work for flight schools or academies that have received Part 141 approval.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Part 141 flight instructor?

As a Part 141 Flight Instructor, your day often includes conducting ground and flight lessons, preparing lesson plans, and managing student progress according to a structured curriculum. You will also be responsible for pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefings, maintaining accurate training records, and ensuring that all instruction meets FAA regulations. Collaboration with other instructors and chief pilots to coordinate lessons and maintain safety standards is common. These responsibilities are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and consistent learning experience while preparing them for checkrides and certification.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Part 141 flight instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part 141 Flight Instructor, you need comprehensive aeronautical knowledge, strong instructional ability, and an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate specifically compliant with Part 141 requirements. Familiarity with flight simulators, electronic logbook systems, and adherence to FAA tracking and curriculum tools are essential for this role. Excellent communication, patience, and adaptability are standout soft skills, enabling effective teaching and student support. These competencies ensure high-quality flight training, regulatory compliance, and positive learning experiences for aspiring pilots.

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Infographic showing various Part 141 Flight Instructor job openings in Buffalo, NY as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 33% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,655 per year, or $44.1 per hour.

Principal Engineer Supplier Quality

Buffalo, NY


Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 366 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 544 rated manufacturers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students


$94K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineerto join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Amherst Systems in Buffalo, New York; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions.

Our Mission Systems team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Supplier Performance Management department here in Amherst, NY. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with Global Supply Chain professionals, other engineering disciplines, and our suppliers.

What you get to do:

  • Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management.
  • Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
  • Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
  • Perform Specification/Drawing Compliance Reviews, First Article Inspections and support Receiving Inspection on various categories of hardware such as Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), cables and connectors, microelectronics, electro-mechanical systems, and mechanical components & assemblies.
  • Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
  • Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.
  • Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
  • Keeps management informed of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
  • Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs.
  • Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
  • Travel to the Supplier as needed to support the program.

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Basic Qualification:

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain: Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in quality and/or supply chain

US Citizenship

Willing to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities.

Defense industry experience, including interfacing with suppliers.

Experience in a quality, supplier quality role.

SAP Business System experience.

Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939


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