CFI Course Florida
Those looking for career advancement as a pilot might consider completing a CFI course here at Paragon Flight in Fort Myers, Florida. You can log time in the sky while enjoying the fulfillment of passing on hard-earned knowledge.
In Southwest Florida, you won’t find a better, more flexible way to become a Certified Flight Instructor than participating in training right here at Paragon Flight. As with our other programs, you can choose between the tradition full-time route or a more individualized program.
Becoming Eligible
A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) must go beyond having flying ability to being able to pass that skill to another. Earning this license will require that you demonstrate a superior knowledge and communication ability.
The requirements will include that you:
- Meet a minimum age of 18 years old
- Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
- Hold a valid FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate with instrument ratings for the aircraft you intend to fly while teaching
- Pass the required FAA Knowledge Exams
- Pass the FAA Practical Flight Test and Oral Exam
Your aspirations don’t have to stop with becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). You can go further with a CFII rating, or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, which allows you to teach instrument rating, or an MEI rating (Multi-Engine Flight Instructor), which allows you to teach flight students in Multi-Engine aircraft.
The Opportunities Gained for a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Once you’re a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), you get the opportunity to guide prospective pilots toward their dreams of flying. When you have the appropriate ratings, you can train pilots for an assortment of certificates for up to 8 hours per day.
While you don’t need to become a CFI if your plans don’t include teaching, earning your Certified Flight Instructor rating improves your understanding of the knowledge bases related to flying and the mechanisms of operating aircraft. You’ll also gain hours of practice, which is good for any activity you’re pursing to perfection.
When you decide to pursue a Certified Flight Instructor Training program, Paragon Flight is an excellent option.
We offer superior aircraft for training including:
- The Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- The Cessna Stationair C206H
- The Cirrus SR20 and SR22
- The Piper PA-44 Seminole
Our location in Southwest Florida makes it ideal for flight training. We have over 350 days of sunny, clear skies beckoning on-coming aircraft.
We use Jeppesen curriculum, renowned for its effectiveness. This exclusive curriculum isn’t available at other flight schools. We’re also approved as a Part 61 and a Part 141 flight school, so you can approach your flight education on a full-time basis or with a flexible, personalized approach.
Our staff of professional flight instructors will provide comprehensive guidance throughout your training. You’ll be ready to pass on your love of flight when your work is complete.
Most of all, flight is our clear and single focus. We love to fly and welcome others who share this passion!
Should financing be an issue, give us a call. We have a partnership with We Florida Financial through the WeFly program to finance your flight training.
Those who plan to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) should come to Paragon Flight in Southwest Florida for a comprehensive course of training. For more information, give us a call at (239) 274-3170.
