What's involved in getting my Instructor Rating?

Education Requirements

The same education requirements that apply for CPL stand true for your Instructor Rating. 

Age Requirements

You must be 18 years old before you can obtain your Instructor Rating.

Medical  Requirements

The same medical requirements that apply for CPL stand true for your Instructor Rating. 

Click here for more information on medical requirements and approved practitioners.

The Steps to Freedom

1. Follow the steps for obtaining your CPL.

2. Complete the following minimum hours:

    

   • 30 hours dual flight instruction

   • 20 hours mutual flying with another instructor candidate

    

3. No formal written examination required however there you will be examined orally on PMI (Principles & Methods of Instruction.

What Does an Instructor Rating  allow me to do?

Of the possibilities available to you, once you have your Commercial Pilot's Licence, the most likely employment opportunity is that of a flying instructor. This is kind of like the apprenticeship of aviation.   

One of the advantages of this area of employment is that your students provide your flying hours. The more students you have, the more flying you can do!

During your instructor rating you will learn how to prepare and conduct pre-flight briefings, instruct the various flight sequences, and then analyse and critique a lesson so that your students can learn and progress - just as you did when you sat in the left-hand seat for the first time.

Moorabbin Flying Services is approved by CASA to conduct your entire Instructor rating training in-house.

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