Why should I be a flight instructor?

Whether you’re instructing in the cockpit or the classroom, one of the most significant rewards of being a flight instructor is teaching others to learn to fly. You’ll be able to nurture your students’ abilities, see them mastering new skills, and share your infectious love of flying with them.

How much money do flight instructors make?

Income for a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) generally ranges from $30,000 to $60,000 per year ($15 to $30 per hour), but this depends greatly on experience, location, weather, hours flown, and demand. The greatest factor in compensation is how many hours you are able to fly.

Is being a flight instructor hard?

There’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a good flight instructor is incredibly challenging. Most pilots know that flight instruction is often seen as a stepping stone along a pilot’s “typical” career path.

Can I make a living as a flight instructor?

However, with the current shortage of flight instructors, pay and benefits for flight instructors are rapidly going up. If you charge appropriately and are good at your job, you can make a very decent living as a full-time flight instructor.

How many hours do you need to become a CFI?

Certified Flight Instructor Requirements Have logged at least 250 hours (or 190 hours Part 141) total time. Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP (ASEL or AMEL) with Instrument Rating.

How many hours a week do flight instructors work?

Working Conditions Flight Instructors may work as many as 80 hours a week during the summer and can expect to work every weekend having good flying weather anytime during the year. The ground school classes may be scheduled during evening hours. Instruction duties rarely require being far from home base.

What does a flight instructor do?

Flight instructors train students to operate aircraft safely. They teach their students safety rules and the basic principles of flight and aircraft operation. Material they cover with their students includes flight conditions, instruments in the cockpit, landings, taking off and how to check all systems on the plane.

Why become an international flight instructor?

Ability to work for yourself. As a flight instructor, international students have a choice: they can either work for an educational institution or open a flight program of their own. This is an extremely attractive option for flight instructors who are more independent and want to work for themselves.

What are the benefits of being an ATP Flight Instructor?

ATP instructors earn the following hourly rates for flight, ground, and simulator (AATD), plus bonuses for their students’ successful checkride passes. Only as an ATP Flight Instructor can you receive tuition reimbursement, sponsored by ATP’s airline partners.

Why choose American flight schools?

American Flight Schools is the perfect setting for aspiring CFI’s to complete their flight instructor certifications. Located close to the Rocky Mountains and with density altitude considerations to deal with daily, AFS prepares CFI candidates to teach anywhere in the USA.

What is a Certified Flight Instructor CFI certification?

Certified Flight Instructor The CFI course is designed to take a commercial pilot certificate holder through the completion of the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating. A CFI certificate is required to teach other pilot certificate applicants, conduct flight reviews, aircraft proficiency, or insurance checkouts.