ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Aviation Flight Instructor Jobs Near Me

Ohio State University

CFI - AFL

Columbus, OH · On-site

... the aviation industry; provides flight instruction per FAA guidelines 61 and 141 in both the ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and an Instructor's Certificate with an instrument rating are ...

The Ohio State University

CFI - AFL

Columbus, OH · On-site

... the aviation industry; provides flight instruction per FAA guidelines 61 and 141 in both the ... FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and an Instructor's Certificate with an instrument rating are ...

DRG

PILOT INSTRUCTOR

Columbus, OH · On-site

... Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior ... flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

Red Wing Aviation

Ground Instructor

Columbus, OH · On-site

$60K/yr

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company ... Professional behavior. * 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days/30 hours in previous 90 days

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsAviation Flight Instructor JobsAviation Flight Instructor Jobs Near Me

Aviation Flight Instructor information

See salary details

$25K

$94.6K

$145.5K

How much do aviation flight instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for aviation 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 are popular job titles related to Aviation Flight Instructor jobs?

For Aviation Flight Instructor jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Aviation Flight Instructor jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Aviation Flight Instructor jobs are:

What cities are hiring for Aviation Flight Instructor jobs?

Cities with the most Aviation Flight Instructor job openings:

What states have the most Aviation Flight Instructor jobs?

States with the most job openings for Aviation Flight Instructor jobs include:

Aviation Flight Instructor jobs near you
A map of the United States highlighting the number of Aviation Flight Instructor job openings by state according to ZipRecruiter. The image is accompanied by a detailed chart listing the number of Aviation Flight Instructor job openings in each state, with California having the most at 2 and Hawaii the least at 0.

Flight Instructor CMH

FlightSafety International

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 223 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 Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
  • Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
  • Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
  • Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Minimum Education
  • No requirement.
Minimum Experience
  • Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program
  • An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License
  • If no ATP, must meet the requirements of:
  • 14 CFR part 61.153
  • 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation. 
  • A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating;
  • Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience;
  • Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
    • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
    • Knowledge of common aviation regulations
    • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
    • First-level facilitation skills
    • First-level customer service skills
    • Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development
    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

    Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.

    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.

    What FlightSafety International employees say

    Pay

    Benefits

    Hours and flexibility

    Workplace

    Get the full story on Breakroom

    Apply