Flight Instructor Rating
Our Flight Instructor Rating course equips experienced pilots with the teaching skills and CASA-compliant knowledge to train student pilots effectively. You’ll learn instructional techniques, lesson planning, student assessment, and regulatory responsibilities. This rating opens doors to a rewarding career in aviation training, helping you develop confidence and competence both in the cockpit and the classroom.
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Prerequisites
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Hold a current CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
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Hold a current CASA Class 1 medical certificate.
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Have completed a flight review within the last 24 months.
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Have at least 200 total flight hours.
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Requirements
Flight Training Requirements (CASA minimums):
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Competency-based training focused on instructional techniques and flight demonstration (typically 10–15 hours dual).
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Demonstrated ability to conduct flight instruction, student supervision, and assessment flights.
Theory Requirements:
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Ground instruction on teaching methods, CASA instructor responsibilities, human factors in instruction, and student psychology.
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Successful completion of the CASA Flight Instructor theory exam.
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Aircraft
Conducted in either our Cessna 150 or 172 aircraft