Flight Instructor

Flight Instructor programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the training of pilots or navigators, to prepare them to fly and/or navigate commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue aircraft, and fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance, aircraft flight systems and controls, flight crew operations and procedures, radio communications and navigation procedures and systems, airways safety and traffic regulations, and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to administer the FAA commercial air crew examinations.

Students majoring in Flight Instructor can be awarded a degree up to a Associates degree. On average, 97% percent of men and 3% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Flight Instructor is has the largest number of granted degrees in Florida. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Flight Instructor is $53,900.