Teach students how to fly helicopters, for both the private and commercial licences
Share your skills and pass on a wealth of flight knowledge and experience. Becoming an Instructor will ensure you are a valuable asset to any business.
Flight instructor rating
If you already hold a Commercial Licence and have a minimum of 250 flight hours, you may be eligible to begin your Flight Instructor Rating (FIR).
The FIR enables you to teach students how to fly helicopters, for both the private and commercial licences.
Requirements:
You must hold a commercial helicopter pilot licence
Have a minimum of 250 hours flying helicopters
Have completed the Single CASA FIR theory exam
Have completed an approved Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI) course (this can be done through AIR T&G)
Complete a minimum of 27 hours flight training and meet the CASA FIR(H) Syllabus and standards
Sit your FIR (Grade 3 training endorsement) flight test with an approved Flight Examiner