Airline Pilot Flight Instructor

Code: 53-2011.00

Also known as: Airline Captain, Airline Pilot, Airline Pilot (Captain), Airline Transport Pilot, Captain, Check Airman, Co-Pilot, Commuter Pilot, First Officer, Pilot

Description: Plainly put, Airline Pilot Flight Instructors teach their students to fly commercial and other transport aircraft. They are charged with explaining the basic principals of flight, which might include aerial navigation, dealing with inclement weather changes and air traffic regulations. Airline Pilot Flight Instructors must acquire pilot training from FAA certified schools. They should are required to have various licenses and credentials, such as CFI, current IFR, FAA Medical Certificate and a clean driving record.

Airline Pilot Flight Instructor

Typical wages


10% $80,920
25% $106,530
Median $160,970
75% $208,000
90% $208,000

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
85,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
87,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 8,300