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American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Addison, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Conroe, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience.This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Alcoa, TN

$101K - $166K/yr

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Addison, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

American Flyers

Part-Time Flight Instructor

Conroe, TX · On-site

American Flyers is looking for Full and Part Time Flight Instructors, both recently certified and with previous teaching experience. This position requires a current CFI and CFI-I to be eligible for ...

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How much do weekend flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend flight instructor in the United States is $94,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,000.00 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Flight Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $94,620 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Certified Flight Instructor

Aviation - Tom Wood Aviation

Fishers, IN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about flying and eager to inspire the next generation of aviators? Here at Tom Wood Aviation, we are home to one of the busiest certified flight schools in the state of Indiana! We are actively searching for a Certified Flight Instructor who is not only a skilled pilot but also a dedicated educator. Here’s your chance to pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm while building the flight hours and experience crucial for a successful career in professional aviation.

Our fleet is a pilot’s dream, which includes the latest G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172 Skyhawks. We currently have 5 G1000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks in our fleet, as well as a “steam gauge” Cessna 172S and 172R. We also offer two well-equipped Piper Pilot 100i aircraft featuring the latest in Garmin Avionics. You won’t find a newer training fleet anywhere in the state of Indiana! Plus, we offer cutting-edge training tools, including a state-of-the-art Redbird LD Advanced Aviation Training Device, to ensure you and your students have the best resources at your disposal.

If you’re ready to take your flight career to new heights, while shaping the future of aviation, we’d love to have you on board!

Responsibilities:

· Provide high quality flight, ground, and simulator instruction in accordance with the Sporty’s syllabi for Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot certificates.

· Promptly report aircraft maintenance discrepancies to the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Director of Maintenance.

· Give facility tours to prospective customers and members of the community.

· Recruit new customers and reach out to past customers for the flight school.

· Maintain student and renter files with the appropriate documentation as required by Federal Law and company policy.

· Other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or General Manager.

Qualifications:

Educations and/or Experience:

· Commercial Airplane Single-Engine Land

· Commercial Airplane Multiengine Land (Preferred)

· CFI

· CFII and MEI (Preferred)

· G1000 or other glass cockpit avionics experience (Preferred)

· Tailwheel, complex, and high-performance endorsements (Preferred)

License and Other Requirements:

· FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate

· REQUIRED-Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Benefits:

· PTO & Vacation

· Paid Holidays

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401k with Company Match

· Life

· Disability

· Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Service Awards

· Career Advancement

· Wisley & DailyPay

About Tom Wood Group

The Tom Wood Group is proud to be family-owned and locally operated for over 50 years. Since our start in 1967, the Tom Wood Group has grown outside of automotive to include many franchises with locations throughout the Midwest and New Zealand.

Our Core Values: Humbly Confident, Passionately Driven, Sincere Desire to Help Others, Uncompromising Integrity

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle record, verification of social security number, and passing a drug test at a certified testing facility. Tom Wood Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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