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Weekend Flight Instructor Jobs in New Mexico (NOW HIRING)

Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Temporary Helicopter Pilot

Taos, NM · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Spend weekends rafting the Rio Grande Gorge or fishing and paddling at nearby Eagle Nest Lake State ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Helicopter Pilot

Deming, NM · On-site

$50K/yr

... for weekend escapes. The unique blend of southwestern culture, open space, and access to both ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Helicopter Pilot

Deming, NM · On-site

$50K/yr

... for weekend escapes. The unique blend of southwestern culture, open space, and access to both ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

Helicopter Pilot

Deming, NM · On-site

$50K/yr

... for weekend escapes. The unique blend of southwestern culture, open space, and access to both ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Helicopter Pilot

Deming, NM · On-site

$50K/yr

... for weekend escapes. The unique blend of southwestern culture, open space, and access to both ... Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in New Mexico is $91,693.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,900.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend flight instructor?

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 does a weekend flight instructor do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend flight instructor?

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.

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Helicopter Pilot: 2,000 Flight Hours Required

Med-Trans Corporation

Lovington, NM • On-site

$115K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical

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Job description

Job Description:

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity


$210,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that Matter.

Pilot Incentives - ​This is pilot life at Global Medical Response:

  • 💰 Potential to earn up to a $85,000 bonus ​
  • 🗓️ Up to half the year at home ​
  • 🏠 On duty housing ​
  • 🚁 Saving lives in HAA

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!


We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to Med-Trans customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Responsibilities

  • Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
  • Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Med-Trans requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
  • Maintain accurate Med-Trans and regulatory documentation and record keeping
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
  • Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Med-Trans change board details
  • Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

Minimum Requirements

  • Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
  • Helicopter instrument rating
  • Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
  • 2,000 Total Flight Hours
  • 1,500 Helicopter Hours
  • 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
  • 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours
  • 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)

Preferred Qualifications

  • B407 Aircraft Experience 
  • High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher
  • Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate

 Why Choose Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Pay range potential: $115,054 - $126,562 and bonus eligible


EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

More Information about this Job:

Pay range potential: $115,054 - $126,562 and bonus eligible

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.