Class Rating Instructor (CRI)

Train to become an aviation instructor for class and type ratings

Next Intake

Sep 2025
Flexible

Duration

1 Week
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The Class Rating Instructor course prepares experienced pilots to instruct on single-engine and multi-engine aeroplanes. It is designed in line with FCL.920 requirements to ensure candidates achieve the competence necessary to provide high-quality theoretical, flight, and simulator instruction. Upon completion, you will be qualified to deliver training for class and type ratings on non-complex, non-high-performance aeroplanes for which you are already licensed.

What you'll learn

  • Teaching and learning techniques tailored for aviation instruction
  • Conducting theoretical knowledge training sessions
  • Delivering flight and FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Device) instruction
  • Developing competence to instruct for both single-engine and multi-engine class ratings
  • Preparing for the instructor proficiency test
  • Entry Requirements:

    For multi-engine aeroplanes:

    • Minimum 500 hours flight time as a pilot on aeroplanes
    • 30 hours as PIC on the applicable class or type of aeroplane

    For single-engine aeroplanes:

    • Minimum 300 hours flight time as a pilot on aeroplanes
    • 30 hours as PIC on the applicable class or type of aeroplane
    • Valid Part-FCL licence
    • Valid Part-MED medical certificate
    • Fulfilment of general instructor prerequisites under FCL.915
    • ICAO English language proficiency Level 4 or higher

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