ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

The Atlantic Airways Flight Instructor Academy follows the requirements of the FAA and 14 CFR 61.183 and 61.185.  According to the FAA, the flight instructor must meet several knowledge areas and demonstrate flight proficiency. 

To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating, you must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
3. Hold either a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
4. Hold an instrument rating, if you hold a commercial pilot certificate and are applying for a instructor certificate with an airplane rating, or a powered-lift rating, or an instrument rating.
5. Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.
6. Pass the FAA Flight Instructor knowledge exam.
7. Pass the FAA Flight Instructor practical test with an FAA Examiner (the initial checkrides is usually with an inspector from the Flight Standards District Office [FSDO].

Atlantic Airways Flight Instructor Academy covers all the knowlege areas and flight training requirements to help you succeed in your flight instructor rating!