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Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in Oklahoma is $87,366.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,700.00 and $103,400.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Flight Instructor jobs in Oklahoma?

The most popular types of Flight Instructor jobs in Oklahoma are:

Infographic showing various Weekend Flight Instructor job openings in Oklahoma as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,366 per year, or $42 per hour.

Pilot Instructor Airdrop JPADS SME

FlightSafety International

Altus Air Force Base, OK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


FlightSafety International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 222 rated education and training


Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of ground-based training of C‑17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of crewmembers who train in the established Training System (TS) curriculum.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training using devices, such as a classroom, Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), WST, and KC-46 aircraft.
  • Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
  • Conduct Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run courses.
  • Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to develop and maintain the highest level of student technical acumen and proficiency.
  • Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions.
  • Serve as KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other applicable personnel, as required.
  • Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise.
  • Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
  • Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems.
  • Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures.
  • Operate Student Management System.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience

Eight (8) years flying experience, five (5) years of which as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver.  Two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.  Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to clearly relay information, both verbally and written, to others.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to TSs.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
  • Possess an active SECRET Security Clearance.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to talk or hear; to sit, stand or walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls. The teammate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel. The teammate is frequently required to ingress/egress from the simulator and aircraft, work in inclement weather and temperature extremes as set forth in the Air Force and company guidelines. The teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Noise levels range from quiet to extremely loud. The teammate must be able to exit the WST by way of escape ladder down to the floor.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.


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