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Flight Instructor insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings95All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$60,00031 eligible salary records
Employer names36Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$50,270–$70,604Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
05101419FY 2016: 12 filings16FY 2017: 17 filings17FY 2018: 13 filings18FY 2019: 11 filings19FY 2020: 5 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 7 filings22FY 2023: 3 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2025: 11 filings25FY 2026: 9 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*9 filings$100,000 median · n=5

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 31 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Flight Instructor39
$50,447 median · n=4 eligible
Certified Flight Instructor12
$43,420 median · n=3 eligible
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor6
$50,539 median · n=4 eligible
Chief Flight Instructor6
$100,000 median · n=6 eligible
Flight Instructor Instrument / Helicopter5
— median · n=0 eligible
Senior Flight Instructor4
$51,856 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Lead Flight Instructor3
$62,401 median · n=3 eligible
Continuing Lecturer- Flight Instructor2
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Grand Forks, ND23
$62,401 median · n=4 eligible
Melbourne, FL13
$65,933 median · n=2 eligible
Mankato, MN6
$100,000 median · n=5 eligible
Berrien Springs, MI3
$47,924 median · n=2 eligible
Mesa, AZ3
— median · n=0 eligible
Nogales, AZ3
$42,412 median · n=2 eligible
North Las Vegas, NV3
— median · n=0 eligible
Pompano Beach, FL3
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
85.3%Certified LCAs
Certified81 85.3%
Denied9 9.5%
Certified - Withdrawn3 3.2%
Withdrawn2 2.1%

Denominator: all 95 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
University Of North Dakota27
$57,300 median · n=6 eligible
F.I.T. Aviation, LLC12
$51,856 median · n=2 eligible
Florida Coast To Coast Helicopters, Inc.6
— median · n=0 eligible
North Star Aviation Inc.6
$100,000 median · n=5 eligible
Andrews University3
$47,924 median · n=2 eligible
Elite Aviation Vgt, LLC3
— median · n=0 eligible
Tiffin Aviation Services, Inc.3
$42,412 median · n=2 eligible
The Und Aerospace Foundation3
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$60,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$43,420
25th percentile$50,270
Median (50th)$60,000
75th percentile$70,604
90th percentile$100,000

n=31 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

95 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
University Of North DakotaCertified Flight Instructor

Filing details

$32 per hour

I-200-26169-029324
Reported wage: $32 / hour
Annualized: $66,560
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-08-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND06/18/202608/27/2026
Board Of Regents Of The University Of NebraskaAssistant Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-26161-002463
Reported wage: $58,000 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-17
Employment end: 2029-12-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Kearney, NE06/10/202612/10/2026
North Star Aviation Inc.Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26138-923247
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mankato, MN05/18/202610/01/2026
North Star Aviation Inc.Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26138-923294
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mankato, MN05/18/202610/01/2026
North Star Aviation Inc.Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26138-923327
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mankato, MN05/18/202610/01/2026
North Star Aviation Inc.Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26138-923352
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mankato, MN05/18/202610/01/2026
The Und Aerospace FoundationFlight Instructor

Filing details

$36 per hour

I-200-26104-791258
Reported wage: $36 / hour
Annualized: $74,880
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2027-05-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mesa, AZ04/14/202605/11/2026
Purdue UniversityContinuing Lecturer-Flight Instructor

Filing details

$62,500.08 /yr

I-200-23213-229655
Reported wage: $62,500.08 / year
Annualized: $62,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2026-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

West Lafayette, IN08/01/202309/01/2023
The Und Aerospace FoundationFlight Instructor

Filing details

$36 per hour

I-200-26007-541726
Reported wage: $36 / hour
Annualized: $74,880
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-14
Employment end: 2026-05-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mesa, AZ01/07/202602/19/2026
University Of North DakotaSenior Lead Flight Instructor

Filing details

$68,128 /yr

I-200-25248-289615
Reported wage: $68,128 / year
Annualized: $68,128
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-12
Employment end: 2029-01-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND09/05/202501/20/2026
University Of North DakotaSenior Lead Flight Instructor

Filing details

$62,401 /yr

I-200-25190-162408
Reported wage: $62,401 / year
Annualized: $62,401
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-16
Employment end: 2028-12-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND07/09/202512/16/2025
Purdue UniversityContinuing Lecturer- Flight Instructor

Filing details

$62,500 /yr

I-200-23153-073910
Reported wage: $62,500 / year
Annualized: $62,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-08
Employment end: 2026-08-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

West Lafayette, IN06/02/202308/22/2023
Silver Airways LLCCaptain, Flight Instructor/Trainer

Filing details

$134.28 per hour

I-200-25154-048080
Reported wage: $134.28 / hour
Annualized: $279,302
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-10
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hollywood, FL06/03/202510/01/2025
Flyright Holdings Inc.Pilots Flight Instructor

Filing details

$143,500 /yr

I-200-25133-970449
Reported wage: $143,500 / year
Annualized: $143,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-20
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Concord, NC05/13/202510/01/2025
Iasco Flight Training, Inc.Certified Flight Instructor

Filing details

$61,547 /yr

I-200-25113-893901
Reported wage: $61,547 / year
Annualized: $61,547
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-30
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Redding, CA04/23/202510/01/2025
University Of North DakotaFlight Instructor

Filing details

$32 per hour

I-200-25094-833541
Reported wage: $32 / hour
Annualized: $66,560
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-11
Employment end: 2028-06-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND04/04/202506/05/2025
North Star Aviation Inc.Certified Flight Instructor

Filing details

$22 per hour

I-200-25091-817880
Reported wage: $22–$30 / hour
Annualized: $45,760
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mankato, MN04/01/202510/01/2025
Andrews UniversityFlight Instructor & It Support

Filing details

$51,847 /yr

I-200-25065-753083
Reported wage: $51,847 / year
Annualized: $51,847
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-13
Employment end: 2028-08-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berrien Springs, MI03/06/202508/30/2025
University Of North DakotaSenior Lead Flight Instructor

Filing details

$62,400 /yr

I-200-25028-648280
Reported wage: $62,400 / year
Annualized: $62,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-04
Employment end: 2028-05-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND01/28/202505/31/2025
University Of North DakotaFlight Instructor

Filing details

$37 per hour

I-200-24299-433202
Reported wage: $37 / hour
Annualized: $76,960
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-01
Employment end: 2028-02-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Grand Forks, ND10/25/202402/14/2025
Gleim Publications, Inc.Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$73,080 /yr

I-200-24157-071927
Reported wage: $73,080 / year
Annualized: $73,080
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-11
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Gainesville, FL06/04/202410/01/2024
Melbourne Flight Training, LLCChief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-24136-998083
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-22
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Melbourne, FL05/15/202410/01/2024
University Of OklahomaAssistant Chief Flight Instructor

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-24064-768957
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-11
Employment end: 2027-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Norman, OK03/04/202409/01/2024
The Und Aerospace FoundationFlight Instructor

Filing details

$30.02 per hour

I-200-24054-744532
Reported wage: $30.02–$45 / hour
Annualized: $62,442
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-01
Employment end: 2027-03-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mesa, AZ02/23/202403/11/2024
Leighnor Aircraft LLCFlight Instructor Curriculum Specialist

Filing details

$31.21 per hour

I-200-23048-783857
Reported wage: $31.21–$60 / hour
Annualized: $64,917
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-24
Employment end: 2026-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Prescott, AZ02/17/202307/01/2023

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.