Pre-entry Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a PPL(H) or CPL(H)
Completed the CPL(H) or ATPL(H) ground school course
Passed UK CPL(H) or ATPL(H) theoretical examinations
Hold a Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate
Pass a pre-entry test in the preceeding six months
Have a total of 100 hours Pilot in Command (CPL holders)
Have a total of 200 hours Pilot in Command (PPL holders)
Have a total of 250 hours prior to Assessment of competence
Course Requirements
Complete 125 hours theoretical knowedge instruction
Complete a minimum of 30 hours flight instuction
Pass an Assessment of Competence with a CAA examiner
Becoming a flight instructor is incredibly challenging but extremely rewarding and the work you will do is both fulfilling and exciting every day.
The diverse range of training you will do on a day-to-day basis is a way for you to not only build experience, but also to develop your flying skills as you teach a new student how to fly.
As a newly qualified Commercial Pilot with just over 190 hours, the Flight Instructor Certificate is a brilliant addition to your licence and is provides a highly successful and proven route to a full-time flying career, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a controlled and well-supported training environment.
A full-time FI(H) will typically reach 1500 hours after two to three years, unlocking more senior training or utility roles within the company, or employment in other sectors of the helicopter industry. Whilst instructing is an excellent way to get a foot on the career ladder, it is also exceptionally rewarding.
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