Advance Your Aviation Career
Are you ready to elevate your aviation skills? At Aviators Flight Academy, our Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course offers you the chance to teach the next generation of pilots. As a CFI, you won’t just fly – you’ll shape the future of aviation.
Get your CFI Training done at our Flight School in Los Angeles, boasting great weather and the most flyable days in the country!
Course Description
- Flight Time: Although there is no minimum required flight time to become a CFI, most students need around 30 to 45 hours of flight training. This training can typically be completed in about 4 weeks.
- Training Focus: CFI training involves mastering how to teach the maneuvers you learned during your Private and Commercial training. You’ll focus on demonstrating these maneuvers from the right seat.
- Ground Knowledge: Most CFI training centers on ground instruction, covering Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) and other technical subjects. To help you get the most out of your training, we provide basic lesson plans and access to actual Private and Commercial students for practice.
- Time Management: If you’re on a tight schedule, we recommend completing your exams and spin training before enrolling. We can provide spin training if needed, which takes about 2 hours.
- Course Structure: The course includes up to 44 hours of classroom instruction and up to 20 hours of right-seat flying, tailored to individual needs.
- Additional Services: We offer courtesy cars at $35/day and can assist with local accommodations for out-of-town students (call for inquiries). The Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) is usually scheduled within 3 weeks of course completion, with fees ranging from $950 to $1100, depending on the examiner.
This course typically takes less than a month to complete, if you are flying three days per week. The primary challenge is often securing a check-ride date. To help with this, we coordinate with you in advance of enrollment to schedule the check-ride.
If you’re on a fast track, you can become a Flight Instructor in as little as 4 weeks with one class per day. We can also customize an accelerated course to fit your timeline.
To enroll in the Flight Instructor course, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold at least a Commercial Pilot Certificate
- At least 18 years of age
- US Citizenship, or be eligible for TSA Flight Training Authorization (we can assist with this)
- Posess a Third Class Medical Certificate (we can recommend Aviation Medical Examiners)