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What this job is
A flight instructor teaches pilots and trainee pilots the knowledge, skills, and procedures required to operate aircraft safely and legally in Australian airspace. They conduct both theoretical classroom instruction and practical in-flight training on aircraft systems, aerodynamics, navigation, and emergency procedures, adhering to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards and individual aircraft type ratings.
Pay
A$2,651 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Feedback Collection and Actioningcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Digital Literacy
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Multitasking
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Record Management
- Report Writing
- Written Communication