Flight Instructor: Description and the best paid jobs

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Flight Instructor

Description… and where to find the best paid jobs

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a Flight Instructor?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:21px|text_align:left|color:%23fe6f07|line_height:1.5625em” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]A Flight Instructor is responsible for training new pilots and increasing the skills of existing pilots, through the use of theoretical (classroom) and practical (flying) lessons.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Flight Instructor Job Description” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:21px|text_align:left|color:%23fe6f07|line_height:1.5625em” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]A flight instructor is required to:

• Develop and follow a training curriculum


• Instruct students during training flights


• Instruct students in a classroom setting


• Assess student ability and proficiency


• Report on student progress

They train students in:

• Operating procedures


• Aircraft systems


• Navigation and radio operation


• Aerodynamics


• Problem analysis


• How to handle emergency situations

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Flight Instructor Requirements – How to become a flight instructor” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:21px|text_align:left|color:%23fe6f07|line_height:1.5625em” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]To become certified an instructor is required to:

• Already hold a pilot’s license


• Possess a tertiary qualification in training principles and methods of instruction


• Complete a course of training


• Pass an instructor aeronautical knowledge examination


• Pass a flight test


• Meet aeronautical experience requirements

A Flight Instructor Handbook is used for training.

In the USA a Gold Seal Flight Instructor has met the extra requirements under FAA Orders 8700.1. This means they:

• Can teach and evaluate a large number of student pilots


• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and success


• Have a high number of their students succeed in obtaining their license on their first attempt

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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”How many hours does it take to become a flight instructor?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:21px|text_align:left|color:%23fe6f07|line_height:1.5625em” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]A commercial pilot’s license is required in addition to the extra training to become an instructor. Typically the time required is between 190 and 250 hours.

Becoming a flight instructor may also mean taking a refresher course at various times.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Flight Instructor Salary” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:21px|text_align:left|color:%23fe6f07|line_height:1.5625em” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]A certified instructor can expect to make:

• Range – between $45,000 and $140,000 per annum (hourly rate – $21.63 to $67.30)


• Average – around $55,000 per annum (hourly rate – $26.44)

The above flight instructor wages also include a helicopter flight instructor salary.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

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