Certified Flight Instructor Training
Become an instructor, teach the next generation of pilots, earn money flying, and build professional flight hours.
Share the Sky
A CFI certificate authorizes you to teach flight students. It is one of the most challenging and rewarding certificates a pilot can earn. You will transition from performing maneuvers to explaining, demonstrating, and analyzing them from the right seat.
Why become a CFI?
- Earn money while flying
- Build the flight hours required for airline eligibility
- Master aviation theory and aircraft control
- Train the next generation of aviators
Estimated Cost
$3,000 – $6,000
After completing Commercial Pilot certificate. Varies heavily on your knowledge of aviation fundamentals.
CFII Add-on
~$2,000 – $4,000
Become a CFII to teach instrument students.
Checkride Fees
Checkride Scheduling Advantage
The CFI checkride requires a specialized DPE who evaluates both flying and teaching ability. We coordinate examiner planning early as readiness approaches.
Checkride Timing Target
1–2 weeks
after training completion and readiness
Scheduling Conditions
Independent DPEs
weather and eligibility also apply
Accelerated Flight School coordinates examiner planning early and targets a checkride within 1–2 weeks after training completion and readiness when independent DPE schedules, weather, and eligibility permit. Timing is a target, not a guarantee; the school does not control DPE calendars or outcomes.