Flight Instructor

The EASA Flight Instructor Course is designed to prepare aspiring pilots with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to become effective and professional instructors. This comprehensive program focuses on teaching techniques, flight training methodologies, and compliance with EASA regulations, empowering you to inspire and guide the next generation of pilots while adhering to industry best practices.

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Hold an EASA PPL(A) with at least 200 hours of flight time on aeroplanes, including 150 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), and have passed CPL(A) theoretical examinations; or hold an EASA CPL(A)
  • Hold a valid SEP(L) Class Rating
  • Have completed 10 hours of instrument flight instruction, with up to 5 hours conducted in an FSTD
  • Have 20 hours of cross-country flight as PIC, including one cross-country flight of at least 540 km (300 NM) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes
  • Have 5 hours of PIC flight time in a SEP aircraft within the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test
  • Successfully pass a Pre-Entry Course Flight Test
topics covered
The course covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for obtaining an Instrument Rating (IR) for single-engine aircraft. Students will learn advanced navigation techniques, instrument approach procedures, and en-route operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The training also emphasizes meteorology, human performance, operational procedures, and the use of advanced avionics. Additionally, students will gain practical experience in handling Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), ensuring proficiency and confidence in flying solely by reference to instruments.
Duration 3-5 Weeks
FLIGHT training
157 hours of training, which includes:
  • 25 hours of teaching and learning instruction
  • 100 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, including progress tests
  • 30 hours of flight instruction, which includes:
  • 5 hours of mutual flying with another trainee instructor
  • Assessment of Competence: 2 hours, conducted with an authorized examiner