Teach, earn and build hours as a Flight Instructor.
Become a Certified Flight Instructor and pass your passion on to the next generation of pilots — while you get paid to build the hours that take you to the airlines.
build hours
Get paid to fly.
As a flight instructor you can
- Teach student pilots and get paid while you fly
- Build flight hours fast toward your ATP
- Sharpen your own flying and decision‑making
- Add CFII and MEI to teach instrument and multi‑engine students
Where it takes you next
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) hours
- ATP‑CTP and type rating on Boeing 737 or Airbus A320
- Regional and international airlines
Three certificates, one goal.
Start with CFI, then add instrument (CFII) and multi‑engine (MEI) instructor ratings.
CFIFlight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor.
- Ground school45 h
- FAA written tests2
- Dual in TAA aircraft10 h
- Dual flight10 h
- Spin endorsement1
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time23 h
CFIIInstrument
Instrument flight instructor.
- Ground school35 h
- FAA written test1
- Dual in TAA aircraft10 h
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time12 h
MEIMulti‑Engine
Multi‑engine flight instructor.
- Ground school15 h
- Dual flight15 h
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time17 h
Hours shown are our program hours. Your total may vary with your progress — your instructor will confirm your personal training plan.
What you need to start.
Commercial Pilot certificate
An FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Instrument Rating.
English
Clear English to teach and communicate with students and ATC.
FAA medical
A current FAA medical certificate.
From student to instructor.
Fundamentals of instructing
How people learn, lesson planning and the FAA instructor knowledge tests.
Right‑seat flying
Fly and teach every maneuver from the instructor's seat.
Practice teaching
Give real ground lessons to build confidence before your checkride.
Checkride
Your practical test with an FAA examiner — then add CFII and MEI.
Train in the U.S. with your M‑1 visa.
- We issue your Form I‑20 as an SEVP‑certified school
- Step‑by‑step guidance for your visa interview and TSA approval
- Housing, bank, phone and FAA medical when you arrive in Miami
Flight Instructor questions
Why become a flight instructor?
It is the most common way professional pilots build hours toward the airlines while earning an income — and it makes you a better pilot.
How many hours are the CFI, CFII and MEI programs?
Our programs include 23 flight hours for CFI, 12 for CFII and 17 for MEI, plus ground school for each one.
Do I get to practice teaching?
Yes. Every candidate gives practice ground lessons while training for each instructor certificate.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. As an SEVP‑certified school we issue Form I‑20 for the M‑1 visa and guide you through TSA approval.
