Flight Instructor Course FI(A)
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The course at a glance
Sevenair Academy trains pilots for the EASA Flight Instructor certificate, FI(A), at our Ponte de Sor (LPSO) base. As a flight instructor you build flight experience quickly while passing on what you learned in your own training to the next generation of pilots, helping you meet the hiring requirements of airlines and corporate operators. For many pilots, instructing is also their first paid position in aviation.
Entry requirement
CPL(A), or PPL(A) with CPL theory and at least 200 hours of flight time. See the admission checklist.
Duration
Approximately 4 months, subject to scheduling and student availability.
Ground school
Monday to Friday, 08h30 to 17h30.
Flight training
Full-time availability, including weekends and holidays.
Training base
Ponte de Sor (LPSO), Portugal: theory and flight training.
Qualification on completion
EASA Flight Instructor certificate, FI(A), after passing the FI(A) skill test.
Training environment
Modern facilities, latest-generation simulators and a glass-cockpit fleet.
Our fleet
Train on a modern fleet of glass-cockpit aircraft and latest-generation simulators.
Admission checklist
What you need to apply for the Flight Instructor course. Minimum requirements follow EASA Part-FCL (FCL.915.FI and FCL.930.FI).
Age
Be at least 18 to submit an application.
Licence and flight time
Hold a CPL(A), or a PPL(A) with CPL theoretical knowledge completed and at least 200 hours of flight time on aeroplanes, of which 150 hours as pilot-in-command.
English language
Fluency in English (verbal and written). ICAO Level 4 is required to obtain a licence.
Medical
Be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical certificate.
Selection assessment
Successfully complete Sevenair Academy’s competency and aptitude test.
Cross-country experience
At least 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight as pilot-in-command, including a cross-country flight of at least 300 NM with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes.
Single-engine piston experience
At least 30 hours on single-engine piston aeroplanes, of which at least 5 hours in the 6 months before the acceptance flight.
Acceptance flight
Pass a proficiency-check flight with a Senior Flight Instructor before the course starts.
Programme timeline
Approximately 4 months, from enrolment to the FI(A) skill test.
Pre-course
Enrolment and admission
- Psychometric assessment
- Acceptance flight
- Final interview
- Uniform
- Theory and flight training equipment
Months 1–2 · Theory phase
FI(A) theoretical knowledge
- Ground school
Months 3–4 · Flight training phase
FI(A) flight training
- VFR training
- Basic instrument flying
- Night flying
- FI(A) skill test
Next steps to become a flight instructor
From your first conversation with a Training Advisor to your training contract.
- 1
Seek guidance from our team
Our Training Advisors team answers your questions, gives you all the details about the FI(A) course and checks that your licence and flight experience meet the entry requirements.
- 2
Selection assessment
Complete Sevenair Academy’s competency and aptitude test, including a psychometric assessment and a final interview.
- 3
Acceptance flight
Fly a proficiency-check flight with one of our Senior Flight Instructors before the course starts.
- 4
Training contract
After a successful assessment you are ready to start training. Our Training Advisors team will guide you through the final details to confirm your seat.
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