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Weekend Flight Instructor Jobs in New Orleans, LA

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Paradis, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Luling, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Marrero, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Metairie, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Meraux, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Covington, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Mandeville, LA · On-site

Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Waveland, MS

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Pearlington, MS

$14 - $17.75/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Gretna, LA

$15 - $19.25/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Metairie, LA

$15.75 - $20/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Poydras, LA

$17 - $21.50/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

U.S. Navy

Military Security Officer

Ama, LA

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

... weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7 security and law enforcement coverage; exposure to ... flight lines, harbor security boats, and in patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in New Orleans, LA is $87,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,600.00 and $103,300.00 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 New Orleans, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,870 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Breeze Airways Flight Attendant- FT MSY

Breeze Airways

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Breeze Airways rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 26 rated airlines

Job description

Already Part of Team Breeze? Current Breeze Airways Team Members should apply through the internal careers site in Workday and should not submit an application through this external posting.
Breeze is looking for "Seriously Nice" Full Time Flight Attendants for our MSY Crew Base!
As one of our most highly visible Team Members, Flight Attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of our Guests and fellow Team Members; we expect them to welcome and accommodate Guests, mitigate high-stress situations, collaborate and problem solve with other Team Members, use good judgement, and just be...nice. We will rely on you to act as the face of the Company by embracing Breeze's Five Core Values - Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.Full-Time Breeze Flight Attendant Details
  • Monthly Guarantee is 70 flying hours per month
  • Must live within a two-hour driving distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
  • Interview and be selected to become a Full Time Breeze Flight Attendant
  • Successfully complete initial Flight Attendant training

Important Training Information
Please apply to this job if you can attend initial Flight Attendant Training in the next three (3) months. Only apply if you are able to attend training, without interruption, within this timeframe. If this timing does not align with your availability, or you have travel plans or other engagements within this timeframe that would keep you from starting/completing training without interruption, please apply for a future Flight Attendant role.
As a reminder, Flight Attendant candidates may only submit one (1) Flight Attendant application every three (3) months.
Flight Attendant Training will take place at one of our Breeze Training Academy facilities near Salt Lake City, UT, Providence, RI, or other Breeze Base locations.
  • If you train in your base city, you will not be provided with hotel accommodations but will receive per diem and mileage. (specific rules apply)
  • If you train outside of your base city, Breeze will fly you to training (from your base city) and will provide shared hotel accommodations. In addition, you will receive per diem too.

All Flight Attendants will be paid after successfully completing training.
Here's what you'll do
  • Live the Breeze Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence
  • Provide an exceptional Guest experience
  • Remain positive and be kind
  • Maintain a safe work environment
  • Practice safety conscious behaviors in all situations
  • Remain calm under pressure and mitigate high-stress situations
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, and show respect for other Team Members - we all perform our best when we work together!
  • Stay approachable and accommodating by monitoring the cabin regularly
  • Remain flexible - understand that schedules may change due to operational, weather-related, and other unforeseen delays
  • Stay current and compliant with FAA regulations, company procedures, and training requirements
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility - be punctual, timely, and proactive
  • Uphold professional appearance and etiquette guidelines, both in and out of the cabin
  • Comfortable using, implementing, and explaining Breeze's Inflight technology
  • Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages (including alcohol) while practicing highest hygiene standards
  • Maintain cabin cleanliness and galley organizational standards
  • Communicate clearly when providing instruction, including emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Administer first-aid and medical care, if required, in the event of an emergency
  • Conduct security screenings if needed
  • Complete Autism Awareness Training
  • Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

Here's what you need to be successful
Minimum Qualifications
  • Able to perform the physical demands and working conditions of the Flight Attendant role as outlined throughout the position expectation
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions for any employer (such as U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
  • Must be able to travel to/from the United States without restriction or interruption now or in the future
  • Must currently possess a Passport with a minimum of six (6) months remaining prior to expiration***
  • Height Minimum - must be able to reach and remove emergency equipment from overhead bins without assistance
  • Height Maximum - must be able to have adequate head clearance in the cabin
  • Must have sufficient vision and hearing to safely and effectively carry out duties
  • Able to sit and buckle into a Flight Attendant jumpseat seatbelt harness and lap belt on assigned aircraft
  • Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Able to read announcements clearly and competently, give emergency commands and communicate in the English Language
  • Able to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Able to adhere to FAA and DOT travel regulations
  • Able to perform all safety-related procedures
  • Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
  • Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Breeze background checks
  • Able to complete a 3+ week full-time Flight Attendant Training course
  • Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed due to operational reasons
  • Able to work "Reserve Assignments"
  • Able to follow Breeze Airways Tattoo and Piercing policy. Note: Breeze does not allow teeth embellishments in uniform.

***All Breeze Flight Attendants are required to have a current Passport, with a minimum of six (6) months remaining at the time of application***
Skills/Talents
  • Neat, well-groomed, and capable of making a positive impression
  • Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress
  • Think independently while being a part of a collaborative team
  • Work independently without direct supervision
  • Be a Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire for success
  • Skilled in handling difficult situations, problem solving, complaint resolution and conflict de-escalation
  • Possess the talent to turn challenges into solutions or alternatives
  • Work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
  • Exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and mission and be "Seriously Nice"!

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
  • Able to perform assigned duties, including but not limited to:
  • Bending
  • Kneeling
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Moving through aircraft aisles for extended periods (including during turbulence)
  • Lifting luggage
  • Pushing /Pulling catering carts
  • Opening and closing overhead storage compartments
  • Operating door and window exits in the armed and unarmed modes
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Able to open/close overhead storage compartments with a maximum push/pull force of approximately fifty (50) pounds
  • Able to operate aircraft doors and emergency exits requiring push/pull force of (90) pounds or more
  • Ability to push/pull beverage and food carts on wheels up and down inclines with maximum force of approximately sixty (60) pounds
  • Ability to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds
  • Able to assist disabled passengers into and out of the Inflight wheelchair, then transporting them as needed
  • Ability to work in a pressurized cabin environment with changes in altitude and air pressure

Perks of the Job
  • Health, Vision and Dental
  • Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
  • 401K with Breeze Employee Match
  • PTO
  • Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Breeze Airways will never request your Social Security Number, Driver's License or Date of Birth on our job postings. Job Postings requesting any or all of this information should be regarded as a scam.

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