How many hours do CFIs fly?

How many hours do CFIs fly?

On average, full-time CFIs fly about 80 to 100 hours per month. Though our top performing instructors can easily get 120 hours in a month.

How much does it cost to get a Cfii?

The approximate cost of the CFI course is $8,230. The approximate cost of the CFII add-on course is $4,405. The approximate cost of the MEI add-on course is $4,230. Our Certified Flight Instructor Courses will take you to the next level in you aviation career.

How long does it take to be a certified flight instructor?

The course consists of about 50 hours of ground school, and 10-12 hours of flight training. CFI training is about being able to clearly teach aviation concepts, both on the ground and in flight.

Is CFI a good career?

CFI is not even close to a good career for most who do it in the U.S. Teaching is historically viewed as a dues job for new pilots, the first commercial gig you get as a professional pilot. It’s lower than pizza delivery in terms of pay and benefits.

Do airlines prefer CFI?

Instructing is the Fastest Way to 1500 Hours This is probably one of the main reasons many pilots who are headed for the airlines become flight instructors. This is why flight instructing is by far the preferred method of collecting hours. It’s absolutely the fastest pathway available to your average student.

How hard is it to get your CFI?

Unfortunately the stats back up some of the fear. In one FSDO area, initial CFI applicants succeed only 18% of the time. The pass rate is low for a few reasons. The first reason for the low pass rate is that our industry wants this to be difficult.

How do I become a certified CFI?

What Are the Eligibility Requirements to Become a CFI?

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Hold either a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate and an instrument rating.
3. Have logged at least 250 hours of flight time.
4. Hold a valid FAA 3rd Class Medical Cerificate (or higher)

Can a CFI teach CFI?

No instrument, commercial training unless the CFI is a CFII A CFI cannot provide any and all training on a basic initial CFI certificate. To provide instrument training, other than the basic training for example in a private pilot certificate, the CFI must be qualified as an “instrument” instructor also.

How do pilots get 1500 hours?

There are other ways to get to that magic number of 1,500 flight hours, including becoming a ferry pilot, through aerial work other than banner towing (crop dusting, aerial photography, fire fighting), flying for Civil Air Patrol, or even by joining the military. They are generally preferred by most pilots too.

Is Epic Flight Academy hiring?

Epic Flight Academy is hiring! We have immediate openings for Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and need to fill several vacancies immediately. Experienced CFIs are wanted for several CFI jobs with good hours and competitive pay.

Do you want to be a CFI flight instructor with Epic?

Experienced CFIs are wanted for several CFI jobs with good hours and competitive pay. If flying is your dream job, a CFI job with Epic may be the perfect fit for you. Please complete the form below if you meet our CFI flight instructor requirements and we will get back with you immediately.

Why choose Epic’s Part 141 Flight School?

Major airlines recruit Epic’s Part 141 flight school graduates for careers as professional pilots who now enjoy rewarding a pilot salary. Our graduates fly for 300+ airlines! Since 1999, we have trained thousands of commercial airline pilots from 80+ countries.

Do you have immediate openings for certified flight instructors (CFIS)?

We have immediate openings for Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and need to fill several vacancies immediately. Experienced CFIs are wanted for several CFI jobs with good hours and competitive pay.

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