FI(H) Flight Instructor Qualification and Refresher
Your expertise at the service of the sky
Become a Flight Instructor
A new adventure
Embark on a rewarding journey with CEFA’s Flight Instructor Qualification and Refresher.
Elevate your career, inspire future pilots, and share your passion for aviation while keeping your skills up to date. Become the cornerstone of aviation’s future.
Excellence as a requirement
Flight Instructor Qualification and Refresher is accessible to both private and professional pilots.
This qualification demands high standards of behavior and professionalism. Your trainee’s knowledge will come from you, and your attitudes will be reflected in their behavior as a pilot.
Training Outline
- Choice of Initial Qualification, Additional Qualification, or Refresher
- Theoretical training : 125h
- Practical Training : 30h
- EASA Flight Test
Prerequisites for FI(H) Qualification
The following prerequisites apply for an initial instructor qualification:
- Undergo a theoretical and flight assessment;
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Have completed at least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft category, of which a maximum of 5 hours can be completed in ground-based instrument training devices (FSTD);
- Have completed 20 hours of cross-country VFR flight as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on the appropriate aircraft category;
- Have accumulated a total flight time of 250 hours as a helicopter pilot, of which at least 100 hours must be as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), if the candidate holds at least a CPL(H) licence; or at least 200 hours as PIC, if the candidate holds at least a PPL(H) licence and has passed the theoretical knowledge exam for CPL;
Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Enhance Your Skills
To ensure optimal performance and ongoing validity of your flight instructor qualification, a refresher course is required periodically. This course includes theoretical ground training as well as an evaluation flight, tailored to specific needs. Our experienced instructors and examiners at CEFA will guide you throughout the program, ensuring you are well-prepared to effectively impart your skills. The format of this course is flexible, it can be organized in groups and tailored to various locations based on the number of participants.
Refresh your Qualification
A pilot holding an FI(H) qualification must meet 2 out of the following 3 criteria to validate their recertification :
- A minimum of 50 hours of flight instruction has been conducted over a period of 3 years.
- Complete an evaluation flight with an FI Examiner (FIE(H)) from CEFA;
- Attend a standardization course;
Training Outline
- Theoretical Training: 12h (2x6h)
- Mandatory evaluation flight during every second refresher course.
- Training at Reims-Prunay or Luxembourg
Other locations are possible if more than 5 people participate.