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Certified Flight Instructor - Pilot Careers

Our featured partner in "Certified Flight Instructor - Pilot" Careers is McAir Aviation/Altitude Pilot Pathway. As an approved FAA Part 141 flight school, McAir students are able to train for 6 certifications and ratings required to become a Certified Flight Instructor.

The Altitude Pilot Pathway (“Pathway”) is intended to provide Allegiant with a pipeline of prospective pilots. The Pathway is available to interested McAir Aviation students. Pathway terms and availability may be subject to change. McAir Aviation is not a party to any contract between Allegiant and the student. Pathway participants are not eligible to apply for employment as a pilot with Allegiant. The FAA’s 1,500-hour requirement for ATP includes hours earned during training. Employment and third-party certifications are not guaranteed. For next-level positions, additional flight hours, training, and certification are required to apply to the next level as an airline pilot. Salary and job availability vary by employer, position, location, flight hours, and certifications.

A Day in the Life of a Certified Flight Instructor - Pilot, made possible by:

Learn more about pathways to careers, education, and salaries for training in next-level career opportunities that require additional certifications and hours to become a Commercial Pilot:

  • Basic Requirements: Certified flight training
  • Typical Wages: Commercial Pilots: $198k/yr (in Colorado)
  • Typical Hours: 8 hr shifts
  • Job Outlook: Aviation workforce expected to grow 3.5% annually through 2043
  • Next Position: Commercial Airline Pilot
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