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How much do weekend aviation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend aviation in the United States is $76,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Aviation vs Private Pilot?

AspectWeekend AviationPrivate Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), specific to weekend operationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL)
Work EnvironmentPart-time, weekend flights, often for charter or sightseeingPersonal, recreational flying, or small-scale commercial activities
Employer & IndustryCharter companies, flight schools, tourism operatorsIndividuals, flight clubs, small operators

Weekend Aviation typically involves commercial pilot certifications and working for companies offering weekend or part-time flight services. Private Pilots focus on recreational flying with a PPL. While both roles involve flying, Weekend Aviation is more commercial and scheduled, whereas Private Pilot activities are personal and recreational.

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Aviation Safety Technician

Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Federal Aviation Administration rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 273 rated public sector bodies


Job description

Job Title

Aviation Safety Inspector Support

Duties

Provides expert technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from FAA records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases. This individual will provide technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance, investigation, and/or enforcement, examples include, but are not limited to:

Certification Support

  • Provides technical support to ASI's during certification of operators and air agencies.
  • Reviews airmen certification files, submitted by designees for accuracy.
  • Reviews inspection authorization files for renewal eligibility.
  • Conducts Operational Color Vision Tests.
  • Reviews designee management system to determine renewal eligibility.
  • Compiles data for technical reports.

Surveillance Support

  • Assists ASI's with surveillance of aviation events.
  • Assists in drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations.

Investigation Support

  • Drafts Enforcement Investigative Reports (EIR) for review and final approval by an ASI
  • Acts as the Point of Contact (POC) for safety assets (PPE) related to accident investigations.

Enforcement Support Incumbent will be responsible for enforcement functions including: conducting violations, voluntary disclosure, suspect illegal charters, incidents, navigation and altitude deviation investigations.

Other

  • Provides technical support for special inspections, including a variety of the functions described in the previous paragraphs.
  • May conduct meetings or portions of meetings in support of technical work functions.
  • Prepares technical correspondence in support of assigned work functions.
  • Provides administrative support and project tracking utilizing required computer software.

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