Airline Pilot Central Forums - Average flight instructor pay

Here's info from ERAU's job site for CFIs. I think it's about $15.13/hr to start PLUS you get free tuition (undergrad or grad) for 6 classes/year = teach and get a Riddle graduate degree on the house (got to have a bachelors degree to walk in the door).

Job: IRC15741

Description

Job Posting Title Flight Instructor

Organization Name DB-Flight Training

Division

University Academics

Brief Description

Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with ERAU and FAA regulations and procedures. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course.

Detailed Description

Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of ERAU's Aviation Safety Program. Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress. Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records to include student training record, student logbook, and computer records. Ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as stipulated in the applicable Training Course Outline. Initiate stage check and requests for assigned students. Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned including completion of required paperwork and assignment of final course grade. Monitor the maintenance condition of the training aircraft and inform ERAU maintenance personnel of any questionable items. Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or courseware as assigned. File incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations or situations that may affect the safety of flight. Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single engine land, Instrument Airplane. Aircraft piloting skills including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight. Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and University Academic, administrative, operational procedures and requirements. Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgment at all times. Must hold a current FAA Medical Certificate.

IP II - FAA Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument CFI, CFII Airplane, Single Engine Land. Starting Hourly Wage $15.31.

IP III - FAA Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument CFI, CFII, MEI, Airplane Single and Multiengine; Instrument Airplane. Minimum 750 hours Dual Given*. Starting Hourly Wage $17.75.

IP IV - FAA Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument CFI, CFII, MEI, Airplane Single and Multiengine; Instrument Airplane. Three years experience as a Certified Flight Instructor and 1200 hours Dual Given*. $21.41.

* Dual given may be any combination of simulator or flight time. A Bachelor's Degree is required for any full-time employee in any of the above classifications. Relevant aviation experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree at the discretion of the University. A Master's Degree is required for the IP-4 classification. Relevant aviation experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree at the discretion of the University.

Minimum Salary

Additional Details

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Recruiter Details

Recruiter Name Kelley, Charles

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone 386-226-4956