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Spartan Education

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Watkins, CO · On-site

$20.43 - $26.43/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their student's matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight ...

Spartan Education

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Tulsa, OK

$19 - $26/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their students matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight ...

Spartan Education

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

West Chicago, IL

$20 - $28/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their students matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight ...

Spartan Education

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Broomfield, CO

$20.43 - $26.43/hr

Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their student's matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight ...

Marshall University

Flight Instructor

Huntington, WV

$38.72K - $50.34K/yr

Position Information Position Title Flight Instructor Banner Position Number 002851 E-Class NC - Nonclassified - .53 or > Department Aviation Program - MU2006 This position is located at the Yeager ...

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 ...

Saint Louis University

Flight Instructor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$40K - $44K/yr

Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought * Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment * Interpersonal/human relations skills * Verbal and ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend 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 a Weekend Flight Instructor job?

A Weekend Flight Instructor is a certified flight instructor (CFI) who provides flying lessons primarily on weekends. This role is ideal for instructors who have a full-time job elsewhere or prefer a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include teaching flight maneuvers, conducting ground instruction, and ensuring student pilots meet safety and regulatory standards. Weekend Flight Instructors typically work with student pilots pursuing private, commercial, or other pilot certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Flight Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Flight Instructor, you need a certified pilot’s license with instructor credentials, strong aviation knowledge, and a solid record of safe flying. Familiarity with aircraft systems, flight simulators, and digital aviation logbooks or scheduling tools is essential. Excellent communication, patience, and motivational skills help create a positive learning environment for student pilots. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring safety, effective training, and fostering student success during condensed weekend instruction sessions.

What does a typical weekend schedule look like for a Weekend Flight Instructor, and how are student lessons structured?

As a Weekend Flight Instructor, your schedule is typically concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays, with lessons planned throughout the day to accommodate students who are balancing flight training with weekday commitments. Most instructors manage multiple students, dividing time between pre-flight briefings, in-flight instruction, and post-flight debriefs. Lessons are usually tailored to each student's progress and may include ground school segments, simulator sessions, and real-world flight time. You will often collaborate with other instructors and administrative staff to coordinate aircraft availability and manage training documentation. This structure allows you to maximize instructional time and provide focused, individualized training within the constraints of a weekend-only role.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Flight Instructor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 34% Full Time, 62% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,620 per year, or $45.5 per hour.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY

Watkins, CO • On-site

$20.43 - $26.43/hr

Per diem

PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Summary
Flight Instructors are certified flight instructors and as such, will maintain high standards of training, air discipline and personal conduct as they train student pilots in various courses offered at the McAir Flight Campus. Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their student's matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight Instructors are managers of student training portfolios with essential duties and responsibilities listed below.
Essential Functions
  • CFI scheduling and coordinating with students toward their training progress, with results at no less than minimum appropriate rates for each student
  • Responsible for the management and scheduling of their assigned students; perform flight and ground instruction as assigned by supervisory personnel
  • Maintain training records, and complete required documentation relating to student training, progress, and school operation at the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) level
  • Maintain a consistent quality of instruction at not less than the level mandated by the school, or by the Federal Aviation Regulations, whichever is to the higher standard
  • Attend mandatory standardization training and perform Solo Monitor duties when required
  • Provide administrative documentation pertinent to student training within prescribed time limits
  • Develop and prepare course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for student enrolled in basic, advanced, or instrument ground school
  • Lecture on various subjects such as aircraft construction, federal aviation regulations, and ratio navigation
  • Using synthetic instrument trainers, demonstrate operation of various aircraft components and instruments, and techniques for controlling aircraft during maneuvers such as taxiing, takeoff, and landing
  • Observe student's actions during training flights to ensure assimilation of classroom instruction and to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Tests and evaluates students' progress, using written and performance tests and oral interviews
  • Accomplish weekly scheduling functions and submit a daily report for Student Progress
  • Prepare students for flight evaluations by providing high quality training and effective feedback
  • Instructor abilities will be evaluated primarily by the Stage Check pass rates of students
  • Flight Instructors will be required to accomplish student scheduling and progress reporting. The expectation is that the scheduling process should take no longer than one hour to accomplish, and student progress reporting should take no longer than 10 minutes each day to accomplish
  • Flight Instructors can provide flight instruction for an FAA-mandated maximum of 8 hours per day and are encouraged to use the scheduling system to their advantage to accomplish this flight time
  • McAir Flight Instructors may log administrative time at a rate of 7.5% of total billable hours for the pay period. This covers deicing, CFI chats, administrative tasks, student engagement, mandatory training, CTA tracking, and all other tasks
  • Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Education and Work Experience
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Active pursuit of undergraduate degree highly sought

Knowledge and Skills
  • CFI Required
  • CFII preferred
  • MEI preferred
  • FAA Class II Medical preferred
  • FAA Class III Medical required

Travel
Overnight flight or night flights may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, Flight Instructors are assigned up to 10 students, and at a minimum will accomplish 3 lessons each week for each of their assigned students
Physical Demands
This position requires a person to stand or sit for a prolonged period, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, along with monitor engine operations of functioning, and communicate and coordinate vehicle or aircraft movement. This position also requires a person to maneuver an aircraft for extended periods of time in all various types of weather conditions. The long days can be physically demanding.
AAP/EEO Statement
Spartan provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan is committed to assuring that:
All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;
Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship
Sick Paid time off

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