The next step towards your commercial flying career.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Learn the fundamentals of effective instruction and increase your own level of understanding in order to impart knowledge to the next generation. Understand the use of demonstration, critique and correction to get the best from your trainees.
This 9 week program starts with the ground school element and the completion of two written exams. You will then progress to learning how to teach both on the ground and in flight as well as how to demonstrate manoeuvres. The wealth of experience amongst our team will be invaluable to your progression and level of understanding. Skyborne offers further advanced CFI qualifications including CFII and MEI.
REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY Requirements
You must hold as a minimum:
- U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident, Green Card or M1 Visa. Green Card and M1 visa holders must register with the TSA at www.flightschoolcandidates.gov. Refer to the TSA Guide for Green Card Holders for assistance.
- FAA 1st Class Medical
- FAA Single Engine CPL with IR
- Proof of Education – Applicants must possess an education level equivalent to a U.S. High School diploma or higher. Education not obtained in the U.S. or at an IBO school must be certified as equivalent to a U.S. High School diploma. This can be done through a member of NACES at www.naces.org/members.html International education documents must be submitted in English or translated and certified.
FINANCE
The fee structure for the various levels offered are:
- CFI Part 141 $11,112
- CFII Part 61 $3,789
- MEI Part 61 $6,501
Additional fees to consider totalling $1,825 include:
- Flight evaluation – estimated 5 hours
- Drug testing
- Equipment (including headset, iPad & ForeFlight)
- Uniform
SELECTION PROCESS
Before embarking on professional flight training it is important to know that you have what it takes to cope with the demands of training and onward career. As such Skyborne invest in the best online selection tools to give you a fair and objective assessment of your capabilities before beginning flight school.
The selection process for commercial training includes the following activities:
- Apply online using the link below to access our application form.
- Complete a set of online psychometric, numeracy and aptitude assessments.
Skyborne believe strongly in the value of feedback and upon completion of the process you will receive an insight into your assessment performance.
Location
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, US
You will complete your training at our high-quality Vero Beach training facility, making use of our premium equipment and highly experienced instructor team. Our fair-weather climate means that it is always good time to join us!
Skyborne accommodation options may be available subject to capacity.
DURATION
The course typically takes 10 weeks to complete
Course breakdown
CFI
- 66 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
- 24 hours of practical experience on the Piper Warrior G500
CFII
- 10 hours of practical experience on the Piper Warrior G500 (includes 2 hours rental)
- 4 hours on the flight simulator AATD
MEI
- 15 hours of practical experience on the Piper Seminole G500
- 2 hours rental of the Piper Warrior G500