CFI &
CFI-I
The Flight Instructor program prepares you to teach, mentor, and inspire the next generation of pilots.
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Stages:
- Ground instruction
- Flight training
Duration:
- 3 to 4 months
- Based on the student's progress.
Build experience:
- An opportunity to teach, learn and gain valuable experience.
Important:
- To give any type of instruction in an aircraft, you must have an instructor license.
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- Overview
The flight instructor certificate is probably the most difficult certificate to achieve. Your ability to plan, present, gather feedback, monitor systems while ensuring that your students are progressing and meeting the standards as a pilot, will expand your capabilities as an aviator. Flight instructors must have a strong knowledge of the subjects they teach. They must be able to successfully use all of their teaching tools to guide students through the numerous certificates and ratings available. Becoming an instructor requires a lot of hard work and preparation, but the rewards and satisfactions are unmatched.
Most ADF students who successfully complete the commercial pilot program from start to finish, will have met and exceeded the required standards of knowledge and skill. This will facilitate their transition to a Certificated Flight Instructor.
We recommend that all Commercial Pilots obtain this certificate. Not only is it beneficial for the newly graduated pilot to get their first job, but it is also a certification that can make a difference in their career and other pilots’ careers. Most major airlines have departments for in-house training or recurrent training, as well as for transitioning pilots to new equipment.
This instructor position is one of the most sought-after jobs in the airline industry. Having an instructor certificate can give you the advantage that you need to get the job.
- The training program
- The preparation of lesson plans and teaching students with varying backgrounds and skills
- Evaluation of individual student flight programs
- Effective pre/post flight instruction
- Analysis and correction of student pilot errors
- Flight instructor responsibilities and certification procedures
- Area 1: Ground Instruction
- Area 2: Flight Training
- From student to instructor
At a more complex level, the pilot has to fly the plane and simultaneously teach the maneuvers. This means being mindful of student errors while calmly explaining the mistake and the appropriate correction. The future pilot is about to move from the position of being a student in the capable hands of an instructor, to being the pilot with the full responsibility for the safety of the flight.
The instructor must help the student learn the best teaching methods for each situation, how to get the message across in a timely manner, and support them in gaining the confidence to take responsibility for the student pilot and his progress. However, you should take into consideration that the training process can be challenging at times. The ADF Flight Instructor Program is designed to make the transition to the instructor position a rewarding and successful one.
- Still Have Questions?
Our Academic Advisors are here to help. Whether you have questions about eligibility, training, financing, or scheduling, we’re ready to guide you every step of the way.
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