Flight Instructor (FI)

Flight Instructor (FI)

About the program

The Flight Instructor course (FI) prepares you for the role as a flight instructor. Being a Flight Instructor is one of the most rewarding careers you can have in aviation and makes you an even more experienced and proficient pilot along the way.

During the 3-6 months course program, you will learn how to prepare briefings and conduct practical sessions for flight training. The course will prepare you in explaining theoretical concepts and describing flying maneuvers in a variety of ways.

Being a Flight Instructor is a good way to gain experience after you have finished your commercial pilot training, and it gives you the opportunity to refine your pilot skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Its valid in all EASA countries.
We can help you with the remaining hours before we start the training.
You need minimum LPA 4 of 6.
Depending of the demand, ask us before the course start.

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Overview

The Flight Instructor course (FI) prepares you for the role as a flight instructor. Being a Flight Instructor is one of the most rewarding careers you can have in aviation and makes you an even more experienced and proficient pilot along the way.

During the 3-6 months course program, you will learn how to prepare briefings and conduct practical sessions for flight training. The course will prepare you in explaining theoretical concepts and describing flying maneuvers in a variety of ways.

Being a Flight Instructor is a good way to gain experience after you have finished your commercial pilot training, and it gives you the opportunity to refine your pilot skills.

Flight Instructor Course
Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced airline pilots. We have one of the highest percentages of airline experience divided amongst our instructors. This is a key factor for ensuring that our programs are up to date, meeting standards and requirements in a changing aviation industry.

Why Sweden and Scandinavian Aerospace Academy for your training?

Scandinavia, Sweden, is the perfect environment to get the experience you need to become a good Pilot. You will experience hot summers as well as winter operations with low visibility. The weather in Sweden requires prospective pilots to be on their best every time they take flight. Scandinavian weather is often described grey and cold, however for future pilots and training, the climate is exceptional. We strongly believe that the better and more challenging your circumstances are during training prepares you for unforeseen situations that you may encounter as an Airline Pilot on the global market.

International Focus

We have over 30 nationalities performing training with us

Residential Courses

Our campus offers student accommodation in the vicinity of the training center

Focus On People

Flexible and customizable training

Student Dedication

High instructor to student ratio

Career Opportunities

Scandinavian Aerospace Academy is collaborating with airlines

International Focus – We have over 30 nationalities performing training with us

Residential Courses – Our campus offers student accommodation in the vicinity of the training center

Focus On People – Flexible and customizable training

Student Dedication – High instructor to student ratio

Career Opportunities – Scandinavian Aerospace Academy is collaborating with airlines

Scandinavian Aerospace Academy is built on a simple principle, for pilots, by pilots. Management is built and led by active industry professionals always striving for a safer and broader perspective when it comes to aviation training. Are you ready for the next step?

Course Details

The course starts with theoretical training for approximately 3,5 weeks followed by 30 hours of practical flight training. The duration of the flight training may vary due to weather since the training is conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

After training completion, you will be added to the Scandinavian Aerospace Academy instructor pool.

All training is conducted in English.

Theoretical Training

Length – 125 hrs classroom course

During the theoretical parts of the flight instructor course, we will cover aspects of the instructional techniques and theory, psychology, human performance and limitation during instructions, as well as the structure, presentation and lecture technique.
In addition to solidifying your theoretical knowledge, you will practice your instructional skills and perform briefings in preparation for the practical flight training with both shorter and longer briefings.

Flight Training

Length – 30 hours

During the practical parts of the flight instructor course, we will cover both instructional theory and flight training to enhance, demonstrate and instruct the student during all phases of flight. You will improve your flying skills from the right seat as well as your ability to instruct and fly simultaneously. The flight training is in total 30hrs minimum and 5 of them are to be flown with another flight instructor candidate where they teach each other during flight.

Timeline

Below is a table showing the different phases of training and duration expected to complete each phase.

 
PhaseTimeframe
Theory4 weeks
Flight training12 weeks
Total estimated4 months

Pre-Entry Requirements

In order to be eligible for the FI(A) course you need to fulfill all the requirements listed below:
Medical Certificate

Valid Medical Class 1 is required prior to starting your FI(A) training. Medical Class 1 will be accepted from any EASA country. Do you need more information about obtaining an EASA Medical Class 1? Contact us.

License and Ratings

Prior to starting the FI training course, the applicant shall meet the following:

One of the two requirements below:

  • EASA CPL(A)
  • EASA PPL(A) with 200 hours of flight time of which 150 hours PIC and CPL(A) or ATPL(A) theory

Additional requirements:

  • Valid SEP (Land)
  • Legal right to study in Sweden
  • 30 hours of flight time on the aircraft class SE piston, of which at least 5 hrs shall be flown within 6 months before the pre-entry flight test
  • 10 hours of instrument flying (5 hours may have been in a FNPT)
  • 20 hours PIC cross country, with one 300 nm navigation flight containing two full stop landings at two different airports
  • Passed a pre-entry flight test

Language Proficiency

In order to issue an any EASA rating you will need to obtain a language proficiency level which follows the ICAO standard. The minimum level required to start your training is English level 4 (4 out of 6).

Pricing

All prices for this course are listed below and split into different packages in order to offer a flexible solution that suits your needs.

FI (A)
11900 EUR

✔Theoretical training
✔CBT study portal
✔30h SEPL training
✔Course literature

Exam fees
1700 EUR

✔Assessment of Competence
✔Aircraft rental

The prices listed above are the only fees associated with your training, what you see is what you get, simple as that. We don’t have any hidden fees or extra costs that will be added during the course, you pay for your training as you get it.

Build Your Future With Scandinavian Aerospace Academy

Pilot training is an expensive investment, we know that since most of the staff in our organization has at some point, experienced the same journey. Therefore we understand the investment you are about to make and we respect that investment. Our goal is to deliver the best possible training at a reasonable cost.

Financial student loans are available for Swedish citizens and can be arranged through our partnerships with Swedish banks.

Our staff is here to assist you with any questions you may have, feel free to contact us at training@flyscan.academy with your questions.

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Note: We offer our programs throughout the year to help aspiring pilots reach their goals, kindly connect with us for your requirement.

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