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Weekend Flight Instructor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

$76.46K/yr

GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...

$76.46K/yr

GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...

Flight Attendants are the face of Mesa Airlines. As such, they must be reliable and punctual, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service at all times. The position requires ...

Assisting the Captain in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight planning through termination. * Complying with all applicable FARs, TSA, DOT regulations, company procedures and policies.

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in Virginia is $93,808.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $111,000.00 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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Part-Time Flight Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Part-Time Flight Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Liberty

Lynchburg, VA

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with the Liberty School of Aeronautics and FAA regulations and procedures. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. Maintain high levels of aeronautics and flight training knowledge. Maintain high proficiency in flight instruction skills. Accomplish the additional duties assigned by the respective supervisor.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Provide flight training and mentorship in alignment with the Liberty University School of Aeronautics (LUSOA) Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Training Course Outline (TCO), and Liberty's mission of Training Champions for Christ.

  • Ensure students are scheduled appropriately, monitor their training progress, initiate stage checks, and complete all course requirements and documentation, including accurate record-keeping in MFT, logbooks, and final grades.

  • Promote and enforce adherence to the LUSOA Safety Program and Federal Aviation Regulations. File safety reports as necessary and ensure aircraft used are in safe, airworthy condition, reporting any discrepancies immediately.

  • Maintain open communication with supervisors regarding availability and schedule. Stay current with continuing education through meetings, standardization training, and instructor development programs.

  • Contribute to curriculum development and improvement efforts. Assist the Director of Flight Operations with special projects as assigned.

  • Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

  • Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications and Credentials

Satisfactory completion of the FAA Part 141 Flight Evaluation(s) set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and the School of Aeronautics approved training program is required. Failure to successfully complete the required flight evaluation within 30 days will result in termination of employment.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum of Bachelor degree preferred.

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land (Advanced training encouraged: CFII, MEI, etc.).

  • Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.

  • Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and LUSOA Academic, administrative, and operational procedures and requirements.

  • Must hold a current Third Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the JobCommunication and Comprehension
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

  • Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

  • Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Computer skills.

Problem Solving
  • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities
  • May be required to travel to local and campus locations.

  • May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

  • Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

  • Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

  • Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Working ConditionsWork Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a small single-engine or multi-engine general aviation aircraft and office space that is well lit and temperature controlled.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.