“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding." -William Arthur Ward
“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding." -William Arthur Ward
Certificated Flight Instructor Course
Certificated Flight Instructor Course
Are you looking for a career in aviation, or just want a "hobby job" on the side? Not only is it exciting to make money by doing what you love, but teaching what you love for others is very rewarding. Whether you want to build flight time quickly or you aspire to making flight instructing a career, we will help you achieve this dream!
CFI is the most challenging and academically rigorous, but also the most rewarding. You will hone your knowledge to expert level and learn the skills necessary to become an effective teacher.
Typical Cost CFI Course
Typical Cost CFI Course
Total Program Cost
Total Program Cost
$5,650
$5,650
15 hours flight training with an instructor-$3,075
15 x $150/hr aircraft rental + 15 x $55/hr flight instruction
25 hours Ground instruction-$1,375
25 x $55/hr ground instruction
Designated Practical Examiner's (DPE) Fee-$1,200
Payable to the FAA representative during your checkride.
FAA Certification Requirements
FAA Certification Requirements
- Hold either a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate
- Hold a current instrument rating
- Be able to read, write, and understand English
- Pass the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing test or hold a teacher's certificate
- Pass the FAA Flight Instructor Airplane test
- Pass the FAA Practical Test
What to Expect in the Course
What to Expect in the Course
The training follows a structured syllabus, but it may be easily tailored to the individual student as needed. The training includes both classroom and flight training and is broken up into 3 stages, each with different core objectives. The following are partial lists of what to expect in each stage:
Stage 1
Stage 1
The learning process
The teaching process
Planning instructional activity
Flight instructor responsibilities and professionalism
Stage 2
Stage 2
Flying from the right seat
Recovery from spins/endorsement
Developing lesson plans and a syllabus
FAA publications
Regulations for flight instructors
Stage 3
Stage 3
Further develop flying skills
Build knowledge in all subject matter areas
Pass the FAA knowledge test
Demonstrate proficiency during an end-of-course check
Core Objective: Pass the fundamentals of instructing knowledge test
Core Objective: Become proficient in the right seat; pass the flight instructor knowledge test
Core Objective: Pass the Flight Instructor practical test