2021 saw FTA run its first series of their Flight Instructor Course (FIC). 7 students undertook the course to become a UK Flight Instructor (FI), FI(A).
‘I believe FTA offers one of the best courses in the country’. David Hoy, FIC Instructor.
FTA CELEBRATES THE SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF THEIR FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSES
Josiah Kirpalani12 Jan 2022
Posted in: instructor courses, flight instructor training, pilot training, pilot, Pilot jobs, instructor, pilot trainnig, flight instructor, flight instructor rating, careers, flight training, flight training uk
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE (FIC) STUDENT, TED
Josiah Kirpalani12 Jan 2022
We caught up with Ted, a recent FIC student at FTA to hear about his time on the FIC, his background, and his honest advice to those considering FTA’s FIC.
Posted in: instructor courses, pilot training, FTA, pilot, Pilot jobs, instructor, flight instructor, flight instructor rating, careers, pilot interview, flight training
How can I train to become a Flight Instructor?
Alexandra O'Loughlin04 Feb 2021
Have you ever considered training to become a flight instructor but not known where to start?
This guide aims to help you understand the training required to become a flight instructor, including the opportunity for development, the hours and salary you can expect to earn.
Posted in: instructor, flight instructor rating, CFI
FTA graduate Steve, reflects on his journey to his role as captain with Loganair
Alexandra O'Loughlin08 Jan 2019
Steve worked at our school as a flight instructor before moving on to a role with the airline.
He reflects on his early days learning to fly, life working as an instructor before sharing his exciting news about a promotion with his employer, Loganair.
Posted in: flight instructor, why be a pilot, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR JOB, flight instructor rating, careers, interview, Cadet Story
James explains what motivated him to pursue his career as a (now Chief) Flight Instructor
Alexandra O'Loughlin12 Dec 2018
For many of our pilots, the desire to pursue a flying career started as a childhood dream and ambition. That’s certainly true of James, our Chief Flight Instructor. James’s flight training ultimately led him down an unexpected path when his instructor suggested that he trained to teach.
Posted in: instructor, flight instructor, flight instructor rating, CFI
Dan explains how a chance encounter re-determined his career path
Alexandra O'Loughlin21 Nov 2018
Dan’s interest in flight training started in an unusual place – a car boot sale. There he stumbled across a copy of ‘flight sim’ a computer game which focuses on aircraft simulation, and he became hooked. Just as well, because before that chance encounter, he’d always wanted to become a virologist…
Posted in: atpl, atpl training, flight instructor, cost of pilot training, why be a pilot, flight instructor rating, aircraft, diamond fleet, interview, Cadet Story, commercialpilottraining, fatpl
The #10 skills and qualities you need to be a good flight instructor
Alexandra O'Loughlin03 Oct 2018
Have you ever been curious about what skills and abilities are required to become a flight instructor? Perhaps you've never given it a second thought, our suggestion is that you should.
Posted in: flight instructor training, instructor, flight instructor, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR JOB, flight instructor rating, careers
For the love of flying: Tom explains why he loves his job as a flight instructor
Alexandra O'Loughlin28 Aug 2018
Tom, an instructor for FTA explains what he enjoys about teaching others to fly and his journey to get where he is now.
Posted in: flight instructor, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR JOB, flight instructor rating, CFI
Apply for our funded 'Instructor upgrade' programme
Alexandra O'Loughlin25 Jan 2018
Recruiting high-calibre Flight Instructors is a significant issue for all Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), especially in the current climate where the airline industry is seeing exponential growth and experiencing an unprecedented demand for pilots. With airlines recruiting at their greatest levels in decades, Flight Instructors, (who are typically highly experienced and qualified pilots), are getting snapped up for First Officer roles.
The direct consequence of which is a distinct lack of qualified Flight Instructors. Flight Instructors are generally only able to teach a maximum of 4 full-time students per annum so if ATOs are to keep up with demand they will need a number of basic and advanced instructors to deliver the training.
Posted in: instructor, flight instructor, why be a pilot, flight instructor rating
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