Fluglehrer/Fluglehrerin

In Germany, a Flight Instructor (Fluglehrer/Fluglehrerin) is a professional who, depending on their instructor authorization, teaches students how to operate various types of airplanes and helicopters, both theoretically and practically. Individuals in this profession give theoretical lessons on topics such as navigation, the use of aircraft instruments, radio communication, aviation law, and flight safety. In practical training, they impart flight skills to students by working directly inside or at the controls of an airplane or helicopter; they also conduct detailed briefings with students before and after flights, and are involved in the maintenance and repair work of airplanes or helicopters.

In Germany, "Fluglehrer/Fluglehrerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.

In Germany, "Fluglehrer/Fluglehrerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Fluglehrer/Fluglehrerin.

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.