Once you receive your Commercial rating the next step for most people is to obtain their CFI rating so that they can build flight hours while teaching others how to fly.

Being a CFI is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do in the aviation industry. Now you can share that experience with your students while watching them learn and grow to become great pilots.

Steps for Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor

1. Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

2. Hold the appropriate category and class rating for the flight instructor rating.

3. Hold at least a 3rd Class Medical

4. Log at least 15 hours as PIC in the category and class of aircraft

4. Receive a Spin endorsement.

5. Pass the required FAA Written Exams

.6. Pass the Oral and Practical Exams