Flight Instructor Course FI (H)
Considered one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Successful completion of the Flight Instructor Course will allow you a fulfilling, diverse and exciting career ahead.
Pass on your enthusiasm to others and help them achieve their PPL (H). The range of training will not only be challenging but incredibly rewarding on a day-to-day basis. We provide a relaxed yet professional environment at our training academy in Mallorca. With our in-house team of instructors and examiners the course can be structured to suit your diary.
PRE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: * To complete a successful pre-entry flight test by the Instructor * Be 18 years or over * Hold a valid medical * Hold the licence for the type of helicopter which the instruction is to be given * Completed a minimum of 15 hours on the helicopter on which the instruction is to be given * Completed 250 hours flight time as pilot of helicopters, of which * A minimum of 100 hours PIC, if the applicant holds a CPL H or * A minimum of 200 hours PIC, if the applicant holds a PPL H & has the the CPL theory requirements * Have at least 10 hours Instrument flight instruction on the appropriate helicopter & a minimum of 20 hours cross country flight time as PIC
COURSE DETAIL * 125 hours of theoretical knowledge. Including instruction, self study and progress tests * 30 hours flight time of which 5 hours can be “mutual" flying with another student * Assessment of Competence with our Flight Instructor Examiner THE ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCE At the end of the course the student will be tested by a Flight Instructor Examiner - FIE. The Assessment of Competence involves * Preparing & presenting a lecture on a specific subject, chosen by the examiner (The subject will be given at least one day prior to the test) * Give a pre-flight briefing to the FIE * Conduct the flight exercise an an Instructor, while the FIE acts as student * Demonstrate general flight skills to the FIE
