Certification: Flight Instructor Certificate
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Instructor Certificate provides a commercial or airline transport pilot the privilege to teach students how to fly an aircraft. Flight Instructors are responsible for providing in-flight training to students which includes how to safely and effectively operate an aircraft. Candidates must meet prerequisite and training requirements. Candidates must pass a written and practical exam.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 2 Year(s)
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.