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North Star Aviation

Check Instructor

Mankato, MN · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

... Chief Flight Instructor (Standards). • Be an ambassador to safety by following applicable FOM procedures, file reports using the current safety reporting system, attend periodic safety meetings ...

Epic Aircraft

Flight Instructor

Bend, OR · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO As part of the Flight Department, the Flight Instructor/Pilot will instruct in and ... M-F 7:30 am 4 pm, occasional weekends and/or event support as needed * On-the-job training and ...

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How much do weekend chief flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend chief flight instructor in the United States is $94,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Chief Flight Instructor vs Flight Instructor?

AspectWeekend Chief Flight InstructorFlight Instructor
CertificationsCommercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and often a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)Private Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily weekends, overseeing flight training operations, managing other instructorsDaily flight training, instructing students, conducting solo flights
Employer & Industry UsageFlight schools, flight academies, primarily weekend operationsFlight schools, flying clubs, individual instructors

The Weekend Chief Flight Instructor typically holds advanced certifications and manages flight training during weekends, often overseeing other instructors. In contrast, a Flight Instructor primarily conducts flight lessons and solo training sessions. The roles differ mainly in scope and responsibilities, with the Weekend Chief focusing on administrative oversight during weekends, while the Flight Instructor focuses on direct instruction.

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Check Instructor

Check Instructor

North Star Aviation

Mankato, MN • On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Purpose:
To ensure safe flight practices by maintaining training standards through stage checks and lesson observations. Check Airmen will also provide mentorship to our students in a safe and comfortable environment and work together with instructors to overcome challenges in the learning process. Our Check Airmen work to ensure compliance with applicable Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and North Star Aviation policy in respect to training students and conducting stage checks.
Tasks:
• Ensure safety of flight
• Conduct stage checks in a professional manner and uphold the standards of North Star Aviation's Training Course Outlines.
• Provide thorough, productive, and constructive debriefs to students and their instructors after completion of a stage check event.
• Prescribe re-training requirements following Unsatisfactory Stage Check events.
• Observe flight and ground lessons conducted by other flight instructors when stage checks cancel.
• Help improve quality of training by noting trends and raising awareness of items to be worked on with Flight Instructors.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Standards).
• Be an ambassador to safety by following applicable FOM procedures, file reports using the current safety reporting system, attend periodic safety meetings, and maintain a general safety mindset.
• Ensure student records are kept in an orderly and accurate manner.
• Periodically audit all records pertaining to students in their care and correct any errors while following applicable NSA procedures.
• Work in conjunction with assigned scheduler to ensure adequate student progress towards applicable flight lab completion deadlines. Student progress is a shared responsibility. Schedulers ensure "quantity" of lessons, and Flight Instructors ensure "quality" of lessons.
EEO/AAP/Drug Free Workplace
Requirements
  1. Physical Demands:
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling.
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
  • Frequent work in small places, extreme temperatures, heights above six feet and noisy environments.

Education & Experience:
• Must hold CFI, CFI-I, and MEI and meet the pilot-in-command recent flight experience requirements of FAR 61.57
• Must be able to comply with the NSA Flight Operations Manual and FAR 141.37.
• Possesses unblemished flight record
• Having signed off at least one student in each TCO is preferred, but not required.
• Must have evaluation and debrief skills.
• Must be able to relate to instructors and students.
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with substantial dual given hours and a high number of students instructed in Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Instructor Part 61 and 141 TCOs, with particular emphasis on their pass rates.
• Additional experience relevant to performing the duties of a check airman will be highly valued.
Salary Description
40,000 - 50,000

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