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How much do permanent multi engine instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for permanent multi engine instructor in the United States is $22.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Permanent Multi Engine Instructors?

Permanent Multi Engine Instructors are certified flight instructors who specialize in teaching pilots how to operate aircraft with more than one engine. These instructors hold advanced ratings, such as a multi-engine instructor rating, and are often employed by flight schools or training organizations on a full-time, ongoing basis. Their responsibilities include teaching ground and flight lessons, preparing students for multi-engine checkrides, and ensuring safety standards are met during training. They play a crucial role in helping aspiring commercial and airline pilots gain the skills and experience needed to safely operate complex, multi-engine aircraft.

What is the difference between Permanent Multi Engine Instructor vs Flight Instructor?

AspectPermanent Multi Engine InstructorFlight Instructor
CertificationsMulti-engine instructor rating, Commercial Pilot CertificatePrivate Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor Certificates
Work EnvironmentFlight schools, training centers, airline training departmentsFlight schools, flight training academies, private instruction
Employer & IndustryAviation training providers, airlines, flight academiesFlight schools, aviation training organizations

The main difference is that a Permanent Multi Engine Instructor specializes in teaching multi-engine aircraft, requiring specific ratings, while a Flight Instructor can teach a broader range of pilot training, including single-engine aircraft. Both roles are essential in aviation training, but the Permanent Multi Engine Instructor focuses on advanced multi-engine skills and certifications.

What are some common challenges faced by Permanent Multi Engine Instructors, and how can they be managed?

Permanent Multi Engine Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting instruction to students with varying experience levels, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, and staying current with evolving aviation regulations and technologies. Managing these challenges requires strong communication skills, continuous professional development, and close collaboration with other instructors and maintenance teams. Building a supportive learning environment and regularly debriefing with students can also help address learning gaps and promote safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Permanent Multi Engine Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Permanent Multi Engine Instructor, you need advanced piloting skills, a multi-engine instructor rating, and significant flight experience with multi-engine aircraft. Familiarity with flight simulators, aviation training software, and FAA regulations is typically required, along with relevant certifications like CFI-MEI. Strong communication, patience, and instructional abilities help you effectively teach complex concepts and ensure student safety. These skills are crucial for developing competent pilots, maintaining high training standards, and ensuring flight safety.
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King Air/ C-12 Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot

Caeus

Dothan, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

About This Role

Summary

The King Air/C-12 Multi-Engine Instructor Pilots will work directly for the C-12 Chief Pilot and will be responsible for student pilot training in the C-12U and associated training devices, supporting the Army Fixed Wing Program and other programs as they develop.  Instruct classes for C-12U Aircraft Systems and Operational Procedures in the aircraft during fight, classroom, simulators, or practical environments as required.  Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required.  May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling. The Instructor will ensure a safe and secure work environment is maintained. CAE will provide training in the C-12U including Upset Prevention and Recovery Training certification by APS (Aviation Performance Solutions).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Performs duties as Instructor Pilot, Classroom Instructor, and Simulator Instructor as required.
  • Assures compliance with applicable standards (i.e. AR 95-20, AR 95-1 and FAA Part 141 Formal School requirements).
  • Actively participates in the Quality Management System, quality procedures and safety programs with those respective leads in the same organization.
  • Keeps current with changes and modifications to external standards.
  • Identifies and implements strategies for compliance.
  • Supports the standardization, evaluation, examiner plan to include scheduling of internal and external audits, maintenance of the tracking database, follow up on deficiencies, and reporting.
  • Interfaces with appropriate members of the program, customer, and CAE USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met.
  • Interfaces with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
  • Conducts business in strict compliance with all corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Six years total flying experience, with at least 1000 hours as Pilot in Command and 500 hours as a Flight Instructor, of which 250 hours must have been instructing in multiengine airplanes. 

  • Must hold a FAA Certified Flight Instructor multi-engine, and Instrument Instructor rating with the associated Commercial Pilot ratings.

  • Instructor Pilot for the US Army, USAF, USN, or USMC experience is highly preferred
  • An FAA Commercial, multi-engine airplane, Instrument rating and Certificated Flight Instructor ratings in all these categories or able to obtain such by the hire date.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Medical Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred      
  • Must have strong project instructional skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to students in a classroom or simulator environment.
  • Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.
  • Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • FAA commercial pilot with airplane multiengine land and instrument airplane ratings
  • FAA Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Airplane rating and Certificated Flight Instructor in all 3 of these categories/ratings or can readily obtain through a military competency process with the FAA.
  • Current Multi-Engine Instructor/Instrument (ME II) certificate

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.   Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.  Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.  Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.   All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

  • Incumbent must be eligible for a DoD Personal Secret Security Clearance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Domestic and international travel as required.
  • Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
  • Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment
  • Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax.
  • Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
  • Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.