Being a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is an awesome responsibility. The way you teach (or fail to teach) student pilots may affect their desire to continue training and may determine the outcome of an emergency years later. We’ll make sure you’re ready!
Instead of memorizing just enough to pass the CFI/FOI written tests, your CFI training at Sierra Charlie Aviation will provide you with the tools you need to become a proficient flight instructor and show you how to communicate and build relationships with your students.
In order to start on your Certified Flight Instructor program, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
Successful completion of this Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course will qualify you to instruct students in single-engine aircraft.
CFII, or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, is also available as an add-on to your CFI certification. It qualifies you to teach student pilots seeking certification and various endorsements, both on aeronautical knowledge and flight training. You will also be qualified to administer instrument proficiency examinations. The accelerated CFII course lasts 2-3 weeks, based on proficiency.
“The instructors are smart, friendly and patient. The students at the school seem happy to be there and are very positive, which is refreshing. And the aircraft (C172’s) are top-notch. That was one of the big selling points for me. Safe, newer and well-taken care of airplanes.”
“Sierra Charlie Aviation is a top notch flight school. Excellent instructors, excellent planes (and plenty of them), and a friendly, professional, supportive culture in which to learn.”
“From my first interaction with Sierra Charlie, they have been a dream to work with! Luke reached out first after I emailed about the Multi-Engine Add-On, very easy to talk to and very helpful.”
“Unlike other places, their planes are brand new and have the Garmin G1000 cockpit. So if you’re looking for flight lessons or a flight school in Phoenix or Scottsdale, I highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation.”
“After spending a lot of time researching all of the flight schools in Arizona and Texas, I’m so glad I chose Sierra Charlie Aviation. The owner of the flight school, Scott, has an excellent team of experienced flight instructors with an evident passion for flying!”
“I started my flight training at Sierra Charlie Aviation in January. […]They have all brand new C172S models with g1000s, a student pilot’s dream. Although the aviator program was rigorous the training I received was impeccable. Witnessing it firsthand, I can agree that the culture is different and it is by far the best school I have ever attended! 10/10”
“Best flight school ever! After doing a few discovery flights at schools throughout the valley, I am so happy I went with Sierra Charlie!”
“Sierra Charlie Aviation is a 10/10 would recommend flight school! I called them to ask about what career program they had available and as luck would have it they were launching their Aviator Program! Joe, the VP offered a tour same day.”
