Ground Instructor Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

How much does a Ground Instructor make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ground Instructor in Chattanooga, TN is $59,762. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,926 to $66,252, with most professionals earning between $48,614 and $72,162.

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What is a Ground Instructor?

Ground Instructor is a certificate issued in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration. There are three classes of holder, licensed to provide the ground instruction element in the training of three groups: Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) - for a sport pilot, recreational pilot, or private pilot certificate. Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) - for any certificate except the instrument rating. Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) - for the addition of an instrument rating to a pilot certificate....

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Common responsibilities of a Ground Instructor

Creates and monitors the eLearning Programs required for continuing pilot qualification.

March 30, 2023

Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents in concert with Part 142 syllabus requirements.

November 18, 2022

Assists in the development of training program, including outline, text, handouts, tests, and designs laboratory exercises.

January 26, 2023

Completes appropriate flight crewmember ground training records and other flight training documentation in a timely manner and directs to the appropriate filing source.

February 16, 2023

Actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to educate staff and enhance performance.

March 06, 2023

Report to the Director of Training (DOT) any Customer training problems (poor performance, Customer/Instructor conflicts, excessive tardiness, etc.

March 13, 2023

Prepare the Flight Simulator and/or briefing room no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the Simulator lesson and/or pre-briefing session.

March 17, 2023

Develop and publish all online tests and distance learning modules, ensure compliance with completion standards and coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay.

April 20, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Ground Instructor in Chattanooga, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

53926

66252

59762

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

54919

68396

61065

What is the average salary for Ground Instructor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ground Instructor in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Ground Instructor ranges from $53,926 to $66,252 with the average base salary of $59,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,919 to $68,396 with the average total cash compensation of $61,065.

View Average Salary for Ground Instructor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,762	$53,926 - $66,252
Bonus	$1,303	$993 - $2,144
Total Pay	$61,065	$54,919 - $68,396

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Ground Instructor Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,732 - $69,700	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,896 - $67,443	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,887 - $68,661	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,732 - $69,700	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,102 - $71,383	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,046 - $71,314	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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