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Advanced Strategic Insight, Inc

$80K - $110K/yr

This position leverages extensive experience as a T-6A Instructor Pilot (IP), Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) Instructor, Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) Instructor, or T-6A Simulator Instructor ...

Vexcel

Check Airman / Training Pilot

Medford, OR · On-site

Description Vexcel Aerial Imagery is looking for a Check Airman/Training Pilot . This position assists in the development and verification of our commercial pilots in the safe operation of single and ...

FlightSafety International

Director of Training

Seattle, WA · On-site

$149K - $269K/yr

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 ...

Privateflite Aviation LLC

Chief Pilot

Sellersburg, IN

$150K - $175K/yr

Requirements Core Leadership Responsibilities Lead all initial, recurrent, and upgrade training ... Maintain pilot qualification records and regulatory documentation. Oversee AFM revisions and ...

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How much do pilot training jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for pilot training in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pilot training and what does it involve?

Pilot training is the process of learning the skills and knowledge needed to operate aircraft safely and effectively. It typically involves both ground school, where students study subjects like aerodynamics, navigation, and weather, and flight training, where they practice flying with an instructor. The training prepares students to obtain various pilot licenses, starting with a Private Pilot License (PPL) and potentially advancing to Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The process includes passing written exams, flight tests, and accumulating a minimum number of flight hours. Pilot training is rigorous and ensures that pilots are well-prepared to handle real-world flying situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Pilot Training, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pilot Training, you need a solid understanding of aeronautical principles, mathematics, and physics, typically backed by at least a high school diploma and meeting regulatory medical and age requirements. Familiarity with flight simulators, aviation navigation systems, and knowledge of FAA or relevant aviation authority regulations are essential. Strong situational awareness, discipline, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help candidates excel in both solo and team environments. These competencies ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable decision-making in the demanding context of aviation.

What are some common challenges faced during pilot training, and how can trainees effectively overcome them?

During pilot training, trainees often encounter challenges such as mastering complex flight maneuvers, managing workload under pressure, and adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions. Staying organized, maintaining open communication with instructors, and dedicating extra time to simulator practice can help build confidence and proficiency. Seeking feedback and actively participating in study groups also foster a supportive learning environment, making it easier to overcome obstacles and develop strong piloting skills.

What is the difference between Pilot Training vs Flight Instructor?

AspectPilot TrainingFlight Instructor
Required CertificationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), often holds CPL or ATP
Work EnvironmentFlight schools, airlines, charter servicesFlight schools, training academies, individual students
Industry UsageInitial pilot qualification and career progressionTraining new pilots and providing instruction

While Pilot Training focuses on obtaining licenses and skills to become a pilot, Flight Instructors specialize in teaching and certifying new pilots. Both roles require similar certifications initially, but their work environments and career paths differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Pilot Training job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 4% Full Time, 88% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Director of Training

FlightSafety International

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 197 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 Director of Pilot Training (DOT) is responsible for maintaining and improving the operation of all Pilot Training Programs and Training Delivery within the Learning Center, by performing the following duties:
Tasks and Responsibilities
Training Standards - Program Activities:
  • Supervise the development of standardized courseware documentation.
  • Ensure that such materials are prepared and maintained in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Review data from Customer requests, Airworthiness Directives and the aircraft manufacturers to determine their applicability for training and checking.
  • Propose changes to the approved course, courseware and/or training equipment when applicable or required.
  • Coordinate and standardize, by aircraft type, the Pilot Training Programs, classroom media, lesson plans, and Expanded Instructor Action Guides (EIAGs) and all other related courseware pertaining to both the Lead and Associate Centers.
  • Supervise and manage Customer training activities.
  • Monitor, periodically, through random Quality Assurance observations, the teaching skills of all Pilot training Instructors, and confer with the Director of Pilot Standards (DOS) regarding Instructors' capability.
  • Coordinate with the various regulatory agencies, the Corporate PM - Automated Flight Deck Training, and appropriate FlightSafety International personnel regarding all matters concerning the approval of Flight Training Devices (FTDs) and appropriate training curriculum material.
  • Monitor Ground and Flight (Simulator and/or Aircraft) training activities to ensure technical and procedural accuracy.

Training Standards - Instructor Activities:
  • Maintain Instructor qualification as applicable/required in accordance with regulatory requirements throughout training locations worldwide.
  • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring training compliance with FlightSafety International's 'Professional Instructor Handbook" and act as a Ground and Flight (Simulator and/or Aircraft) Instructor, as required.
  • Provide information and resources to individual Instructors in support of the conduct of Customer training.
  • Conduct periodic Instructor meetings to communicate policies, procedures, and unique Customer training issues.
  • Evaluate all New-Hire Pilot Instructors at the completion of their Initial Training and qualification phases and certify them as ready to teach the subjects/courses which they are scheduled to instruct.
  • In conjunction with DOS, continue to ensure that all Pilot Instructors are fully trained and qualified.
  • Recommend Instructors for special designation Regulatory entities.

Mentoring/Managerial Activities:
  • Interview prospective teammates, evaluate and recommend employment.
  • Provide project direction(s), set priorities and monitor staff achievement.
  • Direct and/or facilitate departmental staff meetings.
  • Complete Performance Appraisal documents (6-month, annual, promotion) and conduct Performance Appraisal conferences with Teammates.
  • Coordinate departmental personnel matters with Teammate Resources.

Minimum Education
  • Associate degree (A.A) from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

Minimum Experience
  • Ten (10) years of related experience.
  • Three (3) to four (4) years of management experience.
  • Minimum of six (6) months' experience in a teaching/training environment, especially where the material is designed for adults (over 18 years) participants.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Management Skills - Demonstrates and understanding of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling projects and/or costs and resources to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Results Oriented - Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them by ensuring that they and others stay focused on the objective and perform in accordance with clear expectations.
  • Decision Making - Makes timely, well-informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals and constraints by gathering data and other's input which balances the short and long-term goals needs of the organization.
  • Communication - Conveys ideas and facts verbally and in writing by presenting information clearly, concisely, politely and professionally to all appropriate parties while listening carefully to others to ensure information is understood.
  • Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to follow by setting clear, meaningful, challenging, and attainable goals and expectations; creating a climate in which teammates want to do their best.

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 communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; positioning oneself 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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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