Ground Instructor Salary in New Bedford, Massachusetts

How much does a Ground Instructor make in New Bedford, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ground Instructor in New Bedford, MA is $69,714. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,908 to $77,285, with most professionals earning between $56,712 and $84,177.

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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 New Bedford, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

62908

77285

69714

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64065

79786

71235

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 New Bedford, MA. The base salary for Ground Instructor ranges from $62,908 to $77,285 with the average base salary of $69,714. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,065 to $79,786 with the average total cash compensation of $71,235.

View Average Salary for Ground Instructor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,714	$62,908 - $77,285
Bonus	$1,520	$1,156 - $2,502
Total Pay	$71,235	$64,065 - $79,786

* 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 New Bedford, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Fall River, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,908 - $77,285	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Tiverton, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,849 - $77,211	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Taunton, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,453 - $79,182	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Newport, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,467 - $76,743	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE East Providence, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,787 - $75,908	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Plymouth, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,785 - $78,361	COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA

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About New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood producing industries ...

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