Flight instructor, Kaiwhakaako rere
Also known as
- Flying instructor, pilot instructor, aeronautical instructor, aviation instructor, helicopter pilot instructor, flight simulator instructor
Flying instructors teach people how to fly planes, helicopters and other aircraft.
Duration
1:22 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $39
Most common
$59
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Flying instructors
- usually work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends or part time
- usually work in flight training schools and in training aircraft and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be safety conscious, methodical and lead others
Tasks
- teach students how to fly different aircraft
- prepare students for pilot licences
- teach aviation rules and regulations
- conduct pre-flight checks with students
- demonstrate flying in different aircraft
- debrief students after flights
- maintain safety standards
- teach navigation and weather reading
- teach radio communication
- encourage students
Social
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a flying instructor and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You need
- to be over 16 years old
- a New Zealand Commerical Pilot Licence or a Commercial Pilot Helicopter Licence
- a Flight Instructor Rating (C Category)
- to pass the ADAPT pre-pilot screening test
- 200 hours’ flying experience for commercial pilots or 150 hours’ flying experience for commercial helicopter pilots
- a NZCAA medical certificate
- to be a fit and proper person
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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