CFI - CFII Rating Information

CFI INITIAL TRAINING:

PREREQUISITES: Must be at least 17 years old, be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must have completed Commercial Rotorcraft rating in helicopters.

DEFINITION: A Certified Flight Instructor rating allows you to fly commercially and teach others to pilot rotorcraft. To obtain Initial CFI certification, you must first complete the Initial Commercial Rotorcraft course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A valid FAA Medical Certificate
Ground School or Home Study
Flight Training
FAA Practical Test: Oral, Written & Flight

FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIRED FOR INITIAL CFI COURSE :

Once you have completed the Commercial Rating, there are no set FAA minimum hours required to qualify for the additional CFI rating, however you must pass the FAA oral and practical test.

10-15 additional flight hours are necessary to gain proficiency on the advanced maneuvers of the CFI practical test, and additional prep time for the CFI & FOI written test.

CFI ADD-ON RATING INFORMATION:

PREREQUISITES: Must be at least 17 years old, be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must have completed Commercial Rotorcraft rating in helicopters and hold a CFI rating in a powered aircraft. DEFINITION: A Certified Flight Instructor rating allows you to fly commercially and teach others to pilot rotorcraft.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A valid FAA Medical Certificate
Ground School or Home Study
Flight Training
FAA Practical Test: Oral & Flight

FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIRED FOR CFI ADD-ON COURSE : Once you have completed the Commercial Rating, there are no set FAA minimum hours required to qualify for the additional CFI rating, however you must pass the FAA oral and practical test..
10-15 additional flight hours are necessary to gain proficiency on the advanced maneuvers of the CFI practical test.

CFII INITIAL RATING INFORMATION:

PREREQUISITES: Must be at least 17 years old, be able to read, write, and speak English.
To obtain a CFII rating, you must be a Commercially rated pilot with a CFI rating, and an Instrument rating.
DEFINITION: A CFII rating allows you to fly professionally and teach others to fly in IFR conditions. To obtain a CFII rating, you must be a Commercially rated pilot with a CFI rating, and an Instrument rating, AND pass the FAA practical test and the CFII written test.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A valid FAA Medical Certificate
Ground School or Home Study
Flight Training
FAA Practical Test: Oral, Written & Flight

FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIRED FOR INITIAL CFII COURSE :
There are no set FAA minimum hours required to qualify for the additional CFII rating, however you must pass the FAA written, oral and practical test.
10-15 additional flight hours are necessary to gain proficiency on the advanced maneuvers of the CFII test.

CFII ADD-ON RATING INFORMATION:

PREREQUISITES: Must be at least 17 years old, be able to read, write, and speak English.
To obtain a CFII rating, you must be a Commercially rated helicopter pilot with a CFI rating, and an instrument rating in a powered aircraft.
DEFINITION: A CFII rating allows you to fly professionally and teach others to fly in IFR conditions.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A valid FAA Medical Certificate
Ground School or Home Study
Flight Training
FAA Practical Test: Oral, Written & Flight

FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIRED FOR CFII ADD-ON COURSE :
There are no set FAA minimum hours required to qualify for the additional CFII rating, however you must pass the FAA written, oral and practical test.
10-15 additional flight hours are necessary to gain proficiency on the advanced maneuvers of the CFII test.