Career milestone
Build your instruction career
Find a teaching environment where you can help students progress and continue developing as an instructor.
Your planning checklist
- Compare schools’ student demand, schedules, aircraft, and instructor support.
- Prepare teaching demonstrations, a résumé, and complete school checkout requirements.
- Plan ongoing instructor recent-experience compliance and professional development.
Check the source
FAA · Instructor training resources ↗
This is a U.S. airplane career-planning guide. Confirm current requirements, eligibility and training credit with your instructor and the FAA. Completing a checklist does not establish a qualification or guarantee a job.
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