Sharing knowledge and experience during flight instructor training is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences in aviation. At First Team Pilot Training, we take this honor seriously and prepare applicants to be the best instructor possible.
Not only do flight instructors need to have detailed knowledge and understanding of all subject areas, but they must also convey that information in a matter that best matches the student’s learning style. Our Flight Instructor Courses address this through role-playing and extensive practice with our experienced instructors. Of equal importance, we address professionalism and demeanor in every lesson to ensure a well-rounded program.
Adding an Instrument Rating to your Flight Instructor Certificate is much less grueling than the Initial IFR training! Our training course builds on your knowledge and experience as a CFI so you are safe and proficient teaching in IMC conditions. This course can be completed fairly quickly, depending on your previous instrument experience.
Here is a summary of our Flight Instructor course details.
To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must:
Study Assignments in our curriculum reference official FAA Handbooks and Manuals covering all knowledge areas for this course. However, online or in-house classes may be a better fit for your learning style and to supplement official materials. Discuss with your instructor options available that best meet your needs.
Total Time: There are no set requirements for hours of dual training for the CFI, CFII, or MEI. However, you must have at least 15 hours as pilot in command of multi-engine aircraft before you take the MEI practical examination.
Examination Requirements: You must take and pass the appropriate FAA written examination with a score of 70% or better, then take and pass the practical flight test examination with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
These are approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor Certificate. However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience and learning styles. We provide many additional resources for FREE because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.
FAA Knowledge Exams: $330
*Aircraft Rental: 25 Hrs Avg
See our Aircraft page for available aircraft and rates.
*Ground Instruction: 40 Hrs Avg
Practise ground training and role playing. ($60/Hr)
*Flight Instruction: 25 Hrs Avg
Dual instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings. ($60/Hr)
FAA Practical Exam – $500
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner
This sheet itemizes the approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor – Instrument Rating. However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience and learning styles. We provide many additional resources for FREE because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.
FAA Knowledge Exams: $165
*Aircraft Rental: 20 Hrs Avg
See our Aircraft page for available aircraft and rates. We highly recommend utilizing simulator to reduce cost and increase training efficiency.
*Ground Instruction: 15 Hrs Avg
Practise ground training and role playing. ($60/hr)
*Flight Instruction: 20 Hrs Avg
Dual instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings. ($60/hr)
FAA Practical Exam – $500
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner
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