Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Flight instructors are pilots who use their experience, knowledge, joy of flying, and ability to explain complex subjects to teach students how to fly aircraft. Flight instructors give classroom as well as hands-on flying instruction to their students. Topics covered include aerodynamics, navigation, instrument reading, aircraft control techniques, and federal aviation regulations. They may teach at flight schools, for airlines, in the military, or work as self-employed instructors.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Realistic
Career Ladder
Airline Pilot or Flight School Owner
Flight Instructor
Pilot
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