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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