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CAREER PATH

Flight Instructor

Teach new pilots, strengthen your own knowledge, and build experience toward advanced professional flying goals.

Requires advanced pilot knowledge and instructional skillBuilds communication, leadership, and judgmentCan help pilots accumulate professional experience Verified against Federal Aviation Administration
OVERVIEW

What to Know

Certified Flight Instructors teach knowledge, procedures, decision-making, and aircraft control while helping students prepare for solos, certificates, ratings, and flight reviews.

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KEY DETAILS

What This Path Can Include

Requires advanced pilot knowledge and instructional skill

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Builds communication, leadership, and judgment

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Can help pilots accumulate professional experience

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Different instructor ratings cover airplanes and instruments

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YOUR NEXT STEPS

Build Your Path

1

Begin with a Private Pilot Certificate

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2

Progress through instrument and commercial training

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3

Observe and learn from effective instructors

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