Ground Instructor Salary in Lawton, Oklahoma

How much does a Ground Instructor make in Lawton, OK?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ground Instructor in Lawton, OK is $56,089. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,613 to $62,180, with most professionals earning between $45,628 and $67,726.

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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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What does a Ground Instructor do?

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 Lawton, OK

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

50613

62180

56089

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51544

64192

57312

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 Lawton, OK. The base salary for Ground Instructor ranges from $50,613 to $62,180 with the average base salary of $56,089. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,544 to $64,192 with the average total cash compensation of $57,312.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,089	$50,613 - $62,180
Bonus	$1,223	$931 - $2,012
Total Pay	$57,312	$51,544 - $64,192

* 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 Lawton, OK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Wichita Falls, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,307 - $66,718	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Altus, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,435 - $61,961	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Norman, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,974 - $66,309	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Edmond, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,152 - $66,528	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Oklahoma City, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,330 - $66,747	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Denton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,257 - $71,571	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK

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About Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma, located at 34°36′16″N 98°23′45″W / 34.60444°N 98.39583°W / 34.60444; -98.39583 (34.604444 N, 98.395833 W). The city has a total area of 75.1 sq mi (195 km2), all land. Lawton is located approximately 84 mi (135 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. Other surrounding cities include Wichita Falls about 47 mi (76 km) to the south, Duncan about 33 mi (53 km) to the east, and Altus about 56 mi (90 km) to the west. Lawton lies in an area typical of the Great Plains, with prairie, few trees, and flat topography with gently rolling hills. The region north of ...

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