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Job outlook for airline pilot flight instructors in the United States
Are airline pilot flight instructor jobs in demand?
Airline pilot flight instructor job and salary trends over time
Airline pilot flight instructor jobs over time
Airline pilot flight instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 438 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 443 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 435 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 441 | 0.00% |
Average airline pilot flight instructor salary over time
Airline pilot flight instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,085 | $48.60 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | $92,451 | $44.45 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $88,130 | $42.37 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $86,240 | $41.46 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | $80,268 | $38.59 | +9.0% |
Airline pilot flight instructor jobs by state
Most common states for airline pilot flight instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 534 | 10% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 54 | 9% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 647 | 8% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 403 | 8% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 87 | 8% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 60 | 8% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 770 | 7% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 688 | 7% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 301 | 7% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 71 | 7% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 182 | 6% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 43 | 6% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 42 | 6% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 491 | 5% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 257 | 5% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 162 | 5% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 149 | 5% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 136 | 5% |
| 19 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 75 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 46 | 5% |
Airline Pilot Flight Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of airline pilot flight instructor experts
CAPA
What type of skills will young Airline Pilot Flight Instructors need?
Russ Leighton: The outlook for U.S. Airlines in a post-pandemic economy is still unknown. Right now, it is likely that thousands of pilots will be furloughed as most U.S. carriers have drastically cutback operations, especially internationally. This will make applying for the very few job opportunities that do exist extremely competitive. Candidates with more flight experience and bachelor's degrees will have a better likelihood of success. Military pilots and civilian pilots with aviation degrees will have the best chances of success.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Airline Pilot Flight Instructors to find work opportunities?
Russ Leighton: The cargo airline sector is the least affected by the pandemic, so far. In fact, they have gained business during this time period. Entry-level pilot jobs at small cargo airlines will be today's graduate's best opportunities to break into the professional pilot career. Large cargo airlines like UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon will become the more sought-after, long-term careers due to the stability they offer.