Overview
Flying Instructors teach the theory and practical skills of flying aircraft.
Day-to-day
- gives in-flight instruction, supervises solo flights, accompanies students on training flights and demonstrates techniques for controlling aircraft.
Considerations
- Working outdoors
- Stressful
To become a Flying Instructor
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You need to be an experienced pilot to become a Flying Instructor. You will need a commercial pilots licence and you will need to complete a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Flight Instructor Rating and Training Endorsement. The Flight Instructor Rating and Training Endorsement is issued by Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is available through Vocational Education and Training (VET).
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Registration with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority is required.
Skills employers are looking for
