Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a good company to work for as a Flight Instructor?

Flight Instructor professionals working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Flight Instructor Jobs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Flight Instructor interview questions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University .

Does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University pay Flight Instructor employees well?

Flight Instructor professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 24% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Flight Instructor salaries at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

What Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University locations are top rated by Flight Instructor employees?

Daytona Beach is the top rated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University location by Flight Instructor employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?

Student Assistant (34) , Graduate Research Assistant (27) , Flight Instructor (22) , Research Assistant (20) , Teaching Assistant (19) , Assistant Professor (18) , Instructor (18) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (15) , Academic Advisor (12) , Associate Professor (12) , Adjunct Professor (11) , Graduate Student (11) , Instructor Pilot (11) , Student Worker (11) , Administrative Assistant (10)

What are the pros of working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are GREAT!" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great People and the hours was great" ((in 49 reviews)); "The work environment was good" ((in 29 reviews)); "Flexible hours and alright pay." ((in 23 reviews)); "The staff is great and the work hours are quite flexible." ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University according to real employee reviews?

"pay was low for a peer mentor but understandable because they know you are still in college" ((in 94 reviews)); "Low salary due to the amount of work performed" ((in 36 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible." ((in 11 reviews)); "Minimum wage and finding hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Senior leadership at university headquarters frequently display their arrogance, perhaps not unexpected in the world of academia." ((in 7 reviews))

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Instructor reviews

4.1

99% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Dr. P Barry Butler

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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5.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.9

Career opportunities

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

2.6

Work/Life balance

Flight Instructor employees have rated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Flight Instructor professionals have an excellent working experience there. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Flight Instructor professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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32 reviews

5.0

Dec 15, 2021

Great benefits and quick turnover

Certified flight instructor

Recommend

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Pros

- Great atmosphere with lots of opportunity to build hours quickly - Part 141 course with structured modules and a flight data/certification office to help maintain your students' records - Top of the line maintenance and safety program - Great group of Instructors -- best of the best

Cons

- Get ready to work constantly - Airspace is congested so it can take almost an hour to get off the ground - Significant management supervision

5.0

Aug 27, 2021

Good place to work

Flight instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Safe, mature culture, professional, caring for employees

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Low wages, hot and humid environment, not flexible schedule

4.0

Jul 27, 2021

Fly Embry-Riddle

Flight instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Embry Riddle has an excellent reputation and and is very safety oriented, you really manage your own schedule with little interaction with management.

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Working at embry riddle will entail difficult working environment with complex airspace and traffic conditions

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