Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument add-on

Becoming an Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) allows you to teach pilots training for Instrument, CFII, and Instrument Proficiency Check. You will be able to help students learn how to fly under instrument flight rules in the national airspace and a great way to gain instrument flying experience. This course is normally done as an add-on to a CFI certificate. CFII add-on can be used to reinstate an expired CFI certificate. CFII can be done as an accelerated course or at your own pace.

Requirements

To become an Instrument Flight Instructor in the U.S., you must meet several Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the key criteria:

Eligibility

  1. Be at least 18 years old.

  2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

  3. Hold a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate with an instrument rating

Training & Experience

  1. Gain instructional proficiency in instrument flight techniques, including approaches, navigation, and emergency procedures.

  2. CFII ground school (20 hours)

  3. Dual: 8-10 hours flight training from the right seat.

Exams and Certification

  1. Flight Instructor Instrument (FII) knowledge exam.

  2. Pass the FAA practical test (checkride), which includes an oral and flight portion.