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Eagle Aircraft

Chief Flight Instructor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Special considerations for gliders, balloons, or airships have reduced hour requirements (40%), and ground school chief instructors need one year of experience at a certificated pilot school.

Eagle Aircraft

Chief Flight Instructor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Special considerations for gliders, balloons, or airships have reduced hour requirements (40%), and ground school chief instructors need one year of experience at a certificated pilot school.

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How much do pilot ground instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for pilot ground instructor in Missouri is $96,650.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $118,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pilot ground instructor?

A Pilot Ground Instructor is responsible for teaching ground school courses to student pilots, covering topics like aerodynamics, weather, navigation, and federal aviation regulations. They do not provide in-flight training but help students build the necessary theoretical knowledge for flight proficiency. Ground instructors typically work at flight schools, aviation academies, or within airline training programs. Certification is required from the FAA, with different levels such as Basic, Advanced, and Instrument Ground Instructor ratings.

What does a pilot ground instructor do?

A typical day for a Pilot Ground Instructor involves preparing lesson plans, delivering classroom instruction to aspiring pilots, and assessing student progress through exams or knowledge checks. You may also spend time updating training materials, coordinating with flight instructors, and staying current with regulatory changes or advancements in aviation technology. Collaborative teamwork is important, as you’ll often consult with other instructors and school administrators to ensure training remains consistent and effective. Your role is vital in building the foundation for safe and skilled pilots, making every day a rewarding learning experience for both you and your students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pilot ground instructor?

To thrive as a Pilot Ground Instructor, you need in-depth aviation knowledge, teaching experience, and typically a Ground Instructor certificate issued by the FAA or a similar authority. Familiarity with flight training software, simulator technology, and digital course management systems is crucial. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills help instructors clearly convey complex concepts and effectively support diverse learners. These abilities ensure students are well-prepared for safe flight operations and adhere to regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Pilot Ground Instructor job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,650 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Flight Instructor CMH

FlightSafety International

Independence, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 223 rated education and training

Job description

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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