Flight Instructor Course
Flight Instructor Course
Are you ready to kickstart your career as a Flight Instructor? For many aviation enthusiasts, becoming a Flight Instructor is a dream come true, allowing them to turn their passion for flying into a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of teaching. Additionally, instructors can accumulate flying hours and earn money as they work towards becoming international Commercial Pilots.
For those aspiring to become Flight Instructors, Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA) offers a Flight Instructor Endorsement Program designed to upgrade CPL holders into qualified Flight Instructors.
Prerequisites
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age for issuance of Flight Instructor Course
- Applicant must hold a Class 1 Medical
- Should be able to read , write , understand and speak English
Course Details
During your practical skill test, you will be evaluated on your ability to operate the aircraft from the right-hand seat and perform all maneuvers accurately and within established limits. You must also demonstrate your teaching skills both on the ground and in the air, ensuring safe aircraft operations throughout the student’s learning experience.
The practical training includes a minimum of 30 hours of flight instruction, divided into two stages.
Requirements for Flight Instructor Course
The pilot must be at least 18 years of age.
You need to be physically fit for flying and instructing and hold a Class 1 Medical Certific
The pilot must have at least 200 hours of flight time under IFR
The pilot must have at least a commercial pilot license
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Program overview
Program Overview
Stage 1: Ground Classes in India (2-3 months)
- 10TH And 12TH Board Verification
- Police Verification
- Class 2 Medical from DGCA Approved Medical Examiner
- Computer Number from DGCA Exam Portal "Pariksha"
- Profile Creation on Egca (e-Governance of Civil Aviation)
- Class 1 Medical at IAF Medical Centre/ DGCA Approved Civil hospital
- VISA Formalities
- DGCA written Exam in Air Navigation, Meteorology and Air Regulations
Stage 2: Flying Training in South Africa (12-15 months)
- Flying training in South Africa
- Issue of South African CPL, Radio Licence and ELP Certificate level 4
Stage 3: Flying Test and Licence Conversion (1-2 months)
- Flight Tests in India in DGCA Approved Flying Training Institute
- Compilation of documents, paperwork and submission to DGCA
- Issue of Indian CPL by DGCA
Frequently Asked Questions
A Flight Instructor Course trains pilots to teach others how to fly, enabling them to become certified Flight Instructors.
You must hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and typically have a minimum number of flight hours, often around 250 hours.
The duration varies by program, but it generally takes a few weeks to a few months to complete.
Topics include teaching techniques, lesson planning, aviation regulations, and advanced flight maneuvers.
Yes, you must have at least a Class II Medical certificate.