Certification: Basic Ground Instructor

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Basic Ground Instructor certificate authorizes an individual to provide ground training. Basic Ground Instructors are authorized to provide ground training in the eronautical knowledge areas required for the issuance of a sport pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, private pilot certificate, or associated ratings under this part; ground training required for a sport pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot flight review; and a recommendation for a knowledge test required for the issuance of a sport pilot certificate, recreational pilot certificate, or private pilot certificate. Applicants must meet experience requirements. Applicants must pass a written 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.