Professional Flight Instructor Training
Becoming a flight instructor is one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in aviation training. Instructor certification allows pilots to build flight hours, expand their aviation knowledge, and gain valuable experience while teaching others.
At Cardinal Wings Aviation, students receive instruction focused on both flying proficiency and the fundamentals of teaching and learning theory. Instructor candidates learn to safely operate and teach from the right seat while building confidence in communication, decision making, and flight instruction techniques.
Many pilots discover that they truly master aviation concepts when they begin teaching those same skills to others. Our CFI and CFII training pathways are designed to help students transition from advanced pilot training into professional aviation instructors.
Depending on availability, Cardinal Wings Aviation may consider qualified graduates for instructor opportunities within our flight school. When positions are unavailable, we work to help connect instructors with aviation employment opportunities whenever possible.
Advanced Instructor Training
- FAA-aligned instructor certification pathways
- CFI and CFII training pathways
- Advanced flight and ground instruction
- Advanced teaching and communication development
- Professionally maintained aircraft fleet
- Experienced aviation instructors
- Louisville, KY flight training at Bowman Field
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Designed for commercial pilots pursuing Certified Flight Instructor certification and professional flight teaching opportunities. This course focuses on aviation instruction techniques, advanced flight proficiency, and FAA CFII test preparation.
Training Information
- FAA-aligned instructor training
- Ground instruction and teaching theory
- Flexible scheduling options
- Contact for current pricing and availability
Training Includes
- Approximately 10 hours of flight training
- Local instructional flight operations
- Simulated emergency procedures
- Approximately 10 hours with a flight instructor
- Approximately 10 hours of ground instruction
- FAA instructor preparation
Advanced Aircraft Training
For students seeking an advanced training experience, Cardinal Wings Aviation offers aircraft equipped with enhanced digital instrument panels and modern avionics systems, including Cirrus aircraft options. Contact us for availability and pricing.
Prerequisites
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Approximately 250 total flight hours
- Approximately 50 hours PIC cross-country time
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
The CFII pathway allows flight instructors to teach instrument flying and prepare students for instrument rating certification. This advanced instructor rating builds additional proficiency in instrument operations, IFR procedures, and aviation instruction techniques.
Training Information
- Instrument instructor certification preparation
- Advanced IFR teaching techniques
- Flight and ground instruction
- Flexible scheduling options
- Contact for current pricing and availability
Training Includes
- Instrument flight instruction training
- IFR teaching procedures
- FAA instrument instructor preparation
- Oral and practical test preparation
- Flight proficiency development
- Advanced aviation systems instruction
- Written exam preparation
FAA Requirements
- Pass FAA computerized instrument instructor exam
- Achieve required proficiency standards
- Complete FAA practical test and oral examination
- Demonstrate instructional ability in instrument flying operations
Trust in Our Expertise
Why Train With Cardinal Wings Aviation
Cardinal Wings Aviation provides career-focused flight training designed to help students progress from advanced pilot certification into professional aviation instruction. Our training environment combines experienced instructors, dependable aircraft, and personalized support to help pilots succeed at every stage of their aviation career.