Flight Instructor Jobs in Florida
Last updated July 3, 2026
A guide to flight instructor (CFI) jobs in Florida — the flight schools FlyTo1500 tracks as potential employers, what CFI roles typically require, and how to find current openings.
Short answer
Florida has 107 flight schools in the FlyTo1500 employer database. CFI hiring varies by school, season, student demand, aircraft availability, and instructor turnover, so this page highlights potential flight instructor employers and how to find current CFI openings.
Florida CFI snapshot
- Flight schools tracked
- 107
- Major areas
- Miami, Jacksonville, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Kissimmee
- Common roles
- CFI, CFII, MEI
- Helpful ratings
- CFII and MEI expand your options
- Common trainers
- Cessna 172, Piper Archer, Diamond DA40, Seminole/DA42 (multi)
- Best for
- Pilots building hours through structured instruction
Counts reflect flight schools FlyTo1500 tracks. Requirements and hiring vary by school, aircraft, and insurance.
Potential Flight Instructor Employers in Florida
Below are flight schools FlyTo1500 tracks in Florida as potential CFI employers. Exact requirements and current openings vary by employer, aircraft, insurance minimums, and location — a listing here does not mean a school is currently hiring.
1z4s
Dade City, FL
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Academy Of Aviation LLC
Orlando, FL
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Acron Aviation Academy INC
Sanford, FL
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Aero Fx
Crestview, FL
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Aeroservice Aft CORP
Miami, FL
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Aerostar Training Services LLC
Kissimmee, FL
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Airborne Systems INC
Avon Park, FL
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Airborne Systems INC
Merritt Island, FL
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Aircraft Development Flight Airways Corporation
Miami, FL
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Aircraft Management Service INC
Milton, FL
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Airlink LLC
Valkaria, FL
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Airmen Testing And Training INC
Lantana, FL
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American Aviation Flight Academy LLC
Brooksville, FL
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American Flyers INC
Pompano Beach, FL
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Ari Ben Aviator
Fort Pierce, FL
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ATP Flight Academy
Jacksonville, FL
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Avia Flight Academy International INC
Deland, FL
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Aviation Pacific - Florida Campus INC
Edgewater, FL
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Aviator Training Center
Lantana, FL
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Aviator Zone Academy LLC
Miami, FL
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Aviator Zone Academy LLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Berichi Aviation LLC
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Bewired USA LLC
Orlando, FL
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Bewired USA LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Broward College
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Cirrus Aviation INC
Sarasota, FL
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Cloud 9 Helicopters LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
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Cloud Dancer Aviation INC
Deland, FL
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Crystal Aero Group INC
Crystal River, FL
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Cti Professional Flght Training LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Custom Air International LLC
Homestead, FL
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Dynasty Aviation INC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Eglin Aero Club
Eglin AFB, FL
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
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Endeavour Flight Training INC
Miami, FL
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Epic Aviation INC
Jacksonville, FL
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Epic Aviation INC
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Epic Flight Academy INC
Tallahassee, FL
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Epic Flight Academy INC
Ocala, FL
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Fishe Flying CORP
Sebastian, FL
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Florida Aviation Career Training INC
St Augustine, FL
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Florida Flight Training Center INC
Venice, FL
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Florida Flyers Flight Academy INC
St Augustine, FL
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Florida Institute Of Technology INC
Melbourne, FL
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Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
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Fxe Flight Center CORP
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Gleim Internet INC
Gainesville, FL
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Global Flight Training Solutions INC
Immokalee, FL
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Global Pilot Academy INC
Tampa, FL
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Go Fly Academy LLC
Opa Locka, FL
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Gulf Atlantic Airways INC
Gainesville, FL
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Hdw Florida Helicopter INC DBA Xflight
Pompano Beach, FL
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Homestead General
Homestead, FL
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Infinity Flight Group
Fort Pierce, FL
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International Aero Academy LTD
Lakeland, FL
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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
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Jacobs Flight Services LLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Jax
Jacksonville, FL
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Jprg Aviation INC
Orlando, FL
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Jprg Aviation INC
Kissimmee, FL
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Kingsky Flight Academy LLC
Lakeland, FL
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L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy
Jacksonville, FL
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Lal
Lakeland, FL
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Lantana Airport
Lake Worth, FL
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London Helicopters INC
Naples, FL
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Longhorn Helicopters INC
Marianna, FL
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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
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Melbourne Flight Training LLC
Melbourne, FL
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Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
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Naples Air Center INC
Naples, FL
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North County Flight Training LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
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North County Flight Training LLC
Lake Worth, FL
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Ns Aviation Training And Rental INC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Ocala Aviation Services INC
Ocala, FL
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Orlando Flight Academy INC
Apopka, FL
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Palm Beach Flight Training CORP
Lantana, FL
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Paragon Flight Training CO.
Ft. Myers, FL
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Paris Air INC
Vero Beach, FL
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Pea-wayman Education LLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Pelican Flight Training LLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Phoenix East Aviation Fort Lauderdale LLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Phoenix East Aviation INC
Daytona Beach, FL
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Pilot Training Center
Miami, FL
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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
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Pray Aviation INC
Milton, FL
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Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL
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Rexair Flight School LLC
Naples, FL
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Silver Express Company
Miami, FL
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Simcoe INC
Clearwater, FL
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Skyblue Jet Aviation LLC.
West Palm Beach, FL
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Skyborne Airline Academy INC
Vero Beach, FL
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Skyco INC
Tampa, FL
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Skyco INC
Clearwater, FL
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Skyduo Flight Academy
Opa-locka, FL
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Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Pensacola, FL
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South Sky Aviation Corporation
Pompano Beach, FL
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Sterling Flight Training LLC
Tallahassee, FL
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Sterling Flight Training LLC
Jacksonville, FL
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Sunair Aviation INC
Leesburg, FL
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Sunrise Aviation INC
Ormond Beach, FL
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Sunstate Aviation Flight School LLC
Kissimmee, FL
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Tc Flight Training LLC
Stuart, FL
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Tomlinson Aviation INC
Ormond Beach, FL
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US Aviation Training Solutions INC
Titusville, FL
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Voyager Aviation International LLC
Merritt Island, FL
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Vsc Aircraft Maintenance LLC
Destin, FL
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Yoanna Flight School INC
Ft Myers, FL
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Want current CFI openings, not just schools?
FlyTo1500 tracks live listings and matches them to your logbook.
Unlock Current CFI JobsWhat flight schools in Florida typically look for
FAA rules set baseline certificate and flight instructor eligibility requirements, but individual flight schools may add their own aircraft, schedule, insurance, and experience preferences. CFI jobs commonly ask for:
- A Commercial Pilot Certificate
- A CFI certificate (CFII often preferred to teach instrument students)
- MEI helpful at multi-engine schools
- A current medical certificate
- Recent instructional proficiency and a clean, current logbook
- Availability and schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends
Flight instructor eligibility is set out in 14 CFR § 61.183, with instructor limitations and qualifications in 14 CFR § 61.195. Keep your logbook accurate per 14 CFR § 61.51.
How to improve your chances of a CFI job in Florida
- Add a CFII if you only hold a CFI
- Add an MEI if the area has multi-engine schools
- Keep your logbook clean and current
- Build a simple, professional aviation resume
- Be flexible on schedule and willing to relocate within the area
- Reach out to schools directly and watch for seasonal hiring
- Set up job alerts so you catch new CFI openings early
Metro areas in Florida
Flight instructor jobs in other states
Related FlyTo1500 resources
- Flight instructor job requirements — pay, ratings, and how CFI work builds hours
- Flight instructor jobs by location — the full state and metro hub
- 250-hour pilot jobs — what's realistic right after training
- How to get 1,500 flight hours and the best jobs to build hours
Official sources referenced
FAA rules set baseline certificate and flight instructor eligibility requirements; individual schools add their own aircraft, insurance, and experience preferences. Always confirm current rules with the FAA and the specific school.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find flight instructor jobs in Florida?+
Start by identifying the flight schools near you — Florida has 107 flight schools in the FlyTo1500 employer database. CFI hiring varies by school, season, and student demand, so reach out to schools directly and use FlyTo1500 to track current or recently listed CFI openings that match your certificates and ratings.
How many flight schools are in Florida?+
FlyTo1500 currently tracks 107 flight schools in Florida, concentrated around Miami, Jacksonville, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Kissimmee. These are potential flight instructor employers; whether any is hiring at a given time depends on the school, aircraft availability, and instructor turnover.
Do CFI jobs in Florida require a CFII?+
Not always, but many schools prefer or require a CFII so you can teach instrument students, and an MEI helps at multi-engine schools. Exact requirements vary by school, aircraft, and insurance. A base CFI certificate is typically the minimum.
How much do flight instructors make in Florida?+
Flight instructor pay in Florida varies widely by school, whether it's hourly or salaried, your ratings, and how many students you fly. Because ranges shift often, check current listings rather than relying on a single figure. FlyTo1500 links you to the original source so you can see the real terms.
Are there entry-level CFI jobs in Florida?+
Often yes — flight instructing is one of the most common first jobs for newly certificated pilots, and Florida's 107 schools make it a reasonable place to start. Availability depends on the school and season, and some prefer a CFII. See our 250-hour pilot jobs guide for what's realistic early on.
Can FlyTo1500 help me find CFI jobs in Florida?+
Yes. FlyTo1500 tracks flight schools and CFI opportunities and lets you compare them against your hours, certificates, and ratings, so you can focus on openings you qualify for. FlyTo1500 helps you discover and compare jobs — it does not employ pilots.
Want to know which CFI jobs you actually qualify for?
FlyTo1500 helps you compare low-time pilot jobs based on your hours, certificates, ratings, and job goals — so you can focus on openings that actually match your logbook.
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