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How to hire a ground school instructor

Ground school instructor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring ground school instructors in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a ground school instructor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new ground school instructor to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a ground school instructor, step by step

To hire a ground school instructor, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a ground school instructor, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step ground school instructor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a ground school instructor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ground school instructor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your ground school instructor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a ground school instructor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Hiring the perfect ground school instructor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    The following list breaks down different types of ground school instructors and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Ground School InstructorDescriptionHourly rate
    Ground School InstructorCareer and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.$19-37
    Adjunct FacultyAdjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more$21-73
    Teacher-In-TrainingA teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more$11-26
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • FAA
    • Training Courses
    • CFI
    • Flight Operations
    • Flight Training
    • Ground Training
    • ATP
    • Aircraft Systems
    • Classroom Environment
    • Crew Resource
    • SME
    • FTD
    • Recurrent Training
    • Training Programs
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    Responsibilities:
    • Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
    • Ensure compliance with FAA, manufacturer and corporate requirements.
    • Identify appropriate techniques for teaching and responding to literature, and ways to effectively use literacy to positively impact diversity education.
    • Evaluate effectiveness of aviation training syllabus.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your ground school instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A ground school instructor can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, ground school instructors' average salary in south carolina is 42% less than in massachusetts.
    • Seniority. Entry-level ground school instructors 48% less than senior-level ground school instructors.
    • Certifications. A ground school instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a ground school instructor's salary.

    Average ground school instructor salary

    $57,550yearly

    $27.67 hourly rate

    Entry-level ground school instructor salary
    $41,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 25, 2025
  4. Writing a ground school instructor job description

    A good ground school instructor job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a ground school instructor job description:

    Ground school instructor job description example

    Essential Job Functions

    1.Establish a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

    2.Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles or special needs.

    3.Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources.

    4.Be available to assist students via phone, computer, and email.

    5.Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and develop plans for improvement.

    6.Provide individual and/or small group instruction to meet student needs.

    7.Meet course goals and contribute to the achievement of district-wide goals.

    8.Evaluate student progress and demonstrate gains in student performance.

    9.Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

    10.Communicate effectively and regularly, orally and in writing, with students, parents and other stakeholders and respond to any correspondence as evidenced in log.

    11.Assist with screening, evaluating, and recommending interventions for students.

    12.Complete reports, collect data, and provide information for monitoring of program and student performance.

    13.Participate in school activities including, but not limited to team meetings, staff development, student outreach activities and events, home visits, presentations, and instructional tutoring.

    14.Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and maintaining current and timely records including weekly student/parent contact records.

    15.Grade all assignments within a 48 hour period and enter grades in Blackboard in a timely manner and maintain accurate grade books

    16.Create teaching videos for students (To be archived online)

    17.Enter grades in Power School SMS at marking periods

    18.Performs duties related to activities required to ensure accurate and timely submission of data

    19.Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Graduated from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree. Valid Tennessee professional teacher's license. Minimum of two (2) years of successful classroom experience. Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of the functions of the school division and its operating procedures Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Ability to coordinate multiple priorities Ability to operate a computer and use appropriate software applications and peripheral office equipment Demonstrated proficiency in math english, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

    Physical Requirements and Working Environment

    Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.
    Unavoidable Hazards: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.
    Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

    Shelby County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the district to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ground school instructor for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your ground school instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit ground school instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with ground school instructor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ground school instructor

    Once you've selected the best ground school instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a ground school instructor?

Before you start to hire ground school instructors, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire ground school instructors pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $57,550 per year for a ground school instructor, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for ground school instructors in the US typically range between $19 and $37 an hour.

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