Flight Instructor

The flight instructor certificate allows you to teach others to fly. Many people choose to become a flight instructor to share their passion for flight and build flight time necessary to move further in their aviation career.

Flight Instructor Requirements

The Basic Requirements for becoming a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate are as follows:

Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a commercial pilot certificate
Hold an instrument rating (for helicopter CFI)
Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
Have logged at least 250 hours (200 for helicopters) and the required training for the CFI rating per FAA regulations
Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test

BACK