← Back to search
ANZSCO 231113Updated 2026-01-29

Flying Instructor

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 157k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3020
Salary range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.2%
QLD
26.1%
NSW
25.2%
VIC

Education mix

40.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
25.6%
bachelor degree
12.5%
certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Flying Instructors teach the theory and practical skills of flying aircraft.

What you do
  • Gives in-flight instruction, supervises solo flights, accompanies students on training flights and demonstrates techniques for controlling aircraft.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (40.2%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Gives in-flight instruction, supervises solo flights, accompanies students on training flights and demonstrates techniques for controlling aircraft.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 3020
    Annual median: AUD 157k
    Range: AUD 142k-AUD 173k