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Helicopter Pilot

Mount Sterling, KY

$82K/yr

Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Mount Sterling, KY

$82K/yr

Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Mount Sterling, KY · On-site

$82K/yr

Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Mount Sterling, KY

$82K/yr

Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Mount Sterling, KY · On-site

$82K/yr

Completes pre-flight before every flight verifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition by sign off of Daily Flight Log. Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to ...

Lockheed Martin

Aircraft Mechanic I

Lexington, KY · On-site

$27.50 - $36/hr

Our team is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on aircraft to ensure flight safety and mission readiness. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Mechanic I you ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

Air Evac Lifeteam

Helicopter Pilot

Lexington, KY · On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

This posting is for multiple Visual Flight Rules (VFR) positions, we have many other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in Lexington, KY is $81,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,300.00 and $96,200.00 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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Infographic showing various Weekend Flight Instructor job openings in Lexington, KY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,266 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

(LEX) Part-Time Cross-Utilized Agent

United Ground Express, Inc.

Lexington, KY • On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

United Ground Express rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 65 rated aviation services

Job description

Key responsibilities
  • Greeting passengers and providing a seamless check-in and ticketing experience
  • Use appropriate reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, calculate and collect any appropriate fees
  • Ensure passenger information is processed accurately and flights are sent out on time
  • Listen to passengers and resolve their issues in accordance with company policies and procedures as a result of flight interruptions
  • May work in the Baggage Service Office to track the location of baggage and handle passenger questions
  • Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
  • Maintaining composure while managing customer challenges
  • Read and interpret checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
  • Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
  • Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
  • Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
  • Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
  • May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
  • Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
  • Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
  • Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
  • Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
  • Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
  • Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Qualifications and minimum requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
  • Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
  • Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need.
  • Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
  • Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
  • Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
  • Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
  • Able to perform a variety of physical activities including Pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)

What we provide
  • Competitive benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Earned Paid Time off
  • Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
  • Career advancement opportunities

United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).
ADA Specifications
  • Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
  • Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
  • Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

LEX Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, KY

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