Dallas-Fort Worth Flight Instructor Training

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Requirements

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)

• Hold a current FAA medical certificate

• Meet age and language requirements (at least 18, read/speak/write/understand English)

• Complete CFI ground and flight training with an authorized instructor

• Pass the CFI Knowledge Test (written exam)

• Pass the CFI Practical Test (checkride) with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)​

 

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Requirements

• Hold a CFI certificate

• Hold an Instrument Rating

• Complete CFII ground and flight training

• Pass the CFII Knowledge Test

• Pass the CFII Practical Test with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

 

Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Requirements

• Hold a CFI certificate

• Hold a Multi-Engine Rating

• Complete MEI ground and flight training in a multi-engine aircraft

• Pass the MEI Practical Test (checkride) with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)