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Tactical Training Instructor Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

C2 Tactical

Firearms Instructor

Mesa, AZ

The incumbent will positively represent C2 Tactical while a member of the C2 Instructor Team ... Provide safety briefings and basic training in all aspects of firearms use and ownership. Customer ...

C2 Tactical

Firearms Instructor

Tempe, AZ · On-site

The incumbent will positively represent C2 Tactical while a member of the C2 Instructor Team ... Provide safety briefings and basic training in all aspects of firearms use and ownership. Customer ...

Axon

Training Manager, Adaptive Control

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Deliver or support delivery of Adaptive Control instructor certification and operator courses ... Experience within SWAT, tactical teams, special operations, or other specialized units (preferred)

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Maricopa

Security Firearms Trainer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$28.78 - $33.50/hr

Incumbent must obtain State-wide CSO Firearm and CSO Firearm Instructor certification within 6 ... Three years of firearms training and/or instruction and certification experience * Sound tactical ...

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How much do tactical training instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for tactical training instructor in Phoenix, AZ is $68,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,600.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tactical training instructor?

A Tactical Training Instructor is responsible for training individuals or teams in advanced tactical skills, often for law enforcement, military, or security purposes. They develop and conduct training programs covering areas such as defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, crisis response, and situational awareness. Instructors ensure trainees gain the necessary skills to handle high-pressure situations effectively. This role requires extensive experience, strong leadership abilities, and in-depth knowledge of tactical operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a tactical training instructor?

As a Tactical Training Instructor, your day often involves planning, conducting, and evaluating training sessions covering topics such as firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, scenario-based exercises, and emergency response. You’ll routinely assess trainees’ performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols. Collaborating with other instructors and staying updated with the latest tactical methodologies are also important parts of the job. These responsibilities help ensure that participants are well-prepared for the challenges they may encounter in real-world tactical situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tactical training instructor?

To thrive as a Tactical Training Instructor, you need comprehensive knowledge of tactical operations, weapon handling, first aid, and safety procedures, often gained through military, law enforcement, or specialized training experience. Familiarity with simulation equipment, firearms, training software, and relevant certifications such as instructor credentials (e.g., NRA, POST, or military certifications) are commonly required. Effective communication, leadership, situational awareness, and the ability to motivate trainees are invaluable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure that training is delivered safely, efficiently, and prepares participants for real-world tactical situations.

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Infographic showing various Tactical Training Instructor job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,191 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Advanced Instructor USA - Upset Recovery Training

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Aviation Performance Solutions
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$54K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Title Advanced Instructor USA - Upset Recovery Training Categories APS , Instructor Pilots
We Help Pilots Bring Everyone Home Safely
If you are reading this, you may be the type of pilot we are looking for. If you have what it takes, we offer unique flying opportunities instructing in a high-performance piston and jet aircraft, and advanced simulators in all-attitude, all-envelope maneuvering flight. Sound fun? It will be, and it will also be challenging. At APS, you know you are making a difference every day and literally saving lives.
Your skills are needed as an Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Instructor Pilot flying the Extra 300L world-class unlimited category aerobatic airplane with options to advance to the S211 SIAI-Marchetti high-altitude, all-attitude sweptwing jet trainer. You will be delivering the world's most advanced UPRT curriculum both on the ground and in the air to owner/operator, corporate, business, executive, government, military, and commercial pilots. All APS instructors are also qualified to teach APS UPRT programs in advanced simulators after approximately one year of seasoning as in-airplane Extra 300L UPRT instructors.
Job Information
Salary and benefits are competitive. Minimal travel and a fixed schedule support a stable quality of life that's often rare for highly accomplished professional pilots.
Put your full range of flying skills to use.
Required Expertise
  • 1500 hours of total flight time
  • Substantial all-attitude, all-envelope flight experience (500+ flight hours preferred). Examples: military flight instructor, tactical or fighter experience, aerobatics (competition/airshow), test pilot school graduate with spin testing experience.
  • FAA Commercial Single-Engine Land (SEL) Pilot's License
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI)

Experience Advantages in the Selection Process
  • Two years commercial and/or military experience flying crewed multi-engine turboprop and/or turbofan/turbojet is preferred.
  • Two years of experience as a CFI and/or military flight instructor (200+ hours preferred)
    Important Note: Although valuable, this does NOT need to be instructional experience teaching all-attitude maneuvering or aerobatics.
  • 2000+ hour total flight time
  • One or more type-ratings

Daily duties:
Deliver world-class UPRT ground and flight instruction in the high-performance, aerobatic capable airplanes. Flight profiles primarily include upset recovery and stall/spin training, with associated all-attitude aerobatic instruction. Flight operations are based in Mesa, Arizona (KIWA).
If this position is not a fit for you, but you know someone else who is qualified and would enjoy this unique flying opportunity, please pass this information along. They will thank you for it!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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