| Becoming a Flight Instructor will provide an opportunity for rewards beyond just employment. Many pilots will attest that the wealth of knowledge and skills acquired as a Flight Instructor will be a great asset to any aviation career. Airlines often hire pilots with flight instructor experience with the aim of advancing them into company training positions. This rating may be obtained upon completion of a Commercial Pilot Licence. The Flight Instructor Program is usually conducted on both Cessna 152s and Cessna 172s. The minimum Ground School required by Transport Canada is 25 hrs, but GFT offers a 70-hour comprehensive course to maintain a high caliber graduate. There is a great demand on the student during this course to work both independently and as a part of a team. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass an aviation medical, as well as hold a commercial pilot license. |
| Test Scores: | |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.