TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION
Certified Flight
Instructor
Develop the skills to train the next generation of pilots.
Share your passion
Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) allows you to share your passion for aviation while building valuable flight time. Our advanced program develops your teaching abilities and right-seat proficiency to FAA examiner-level standards.
The CFI certificate is often the first step toward an airline career, providing the flight hours needed while earning income doing what you love.
Program Overview
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Fundamentals of Instruction
Learning process, teaching methods, and student evaluation
Right-Seat Proficiency
All maneuvers from the right seat to instructor standards
Lesson Planning
Develop and deliver effective flight and ground lessons
Spin Awareness
Spin entry, recovery, and teaching spin awareness
Student Management
Handle diverse learning styles and challenging situations
Practical Test Prep
Comprehensive preparation for the CFI checkride
Prerequisites
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Hold an Instrument Rating
- Pass FOI and CFI knowledge tests
- Log 15 hours as PIC in make/model
Benefits
Why become a CFI
- Build flight hours while earning income
- Deepen your aviation knowledge
- Flexible schedule opportunities
- Path to airline career
- Give back to the aviation community
Ready to teach?
Begin your journey to becoming a certified flight instructor.