CFI Prep Course
Build the foundation for your career as a professional flight instructor.
In this CFI Prep Course, you'll learn how flight schools hire, how to position yourself professionally, and how to navigate the early stages of your instructor career with greater confidence.
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10 Modules | 39 Lessons
Gain practical insight before starting your flight instructor career
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What you'll learn
Gain a practical understanding of how the flight instructor job market works and what flight schools look for when hiring new CFIs
Understand how flight schools evaluate applicants, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions
Learn how to professionally position yourself as a new instructor, from preparing your résumé to presenting your experience and qualifications
Learn how to approach the early stages of your instructor career, build experience, and create opportunities for professional growth
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
Prepare for a career as a Flight Instructor
- Gain practical insight into the professional flight instructor environment
- Learn how flight schools hire and what they look for in new CFI candidates
- Build the professional skills to position yourself for your first flight instructor opportunity
$45,000
median entry-level salary for Flight Instructors
18,400
job openings for Flight Instructors in United States
75%
of grads report career improvement
Professional Development — 39 Lesson Blueprint
Build the professional skills needed to succeed beyond the CFI checkride. Through a 39-lesson Professional Development Blueprint, you'll learn how the flight instructor job market works, what flight schools look for in new instructors, and how to position yourself professionally for employment.
Why people choose Ogi Connect for their prep.
James R.
Learning from Texas
“This course gave me the confidence to walk into my first flight school interview knowing exactly what to expect. The hiring module alone was worth it.”
Sarah M.
Learning from Florida
“I wish I had this before my CFI checkride. Understanding the business side of flight instruction made everything click.”
David L.
Learning from California
“The career planning sections helped me land a position at my top-choice school. Highly recommend for any new CFI.”
Maria K.
Learning from Arizona
“The salary negotiation chapter completely changed how I approached my first job offer. I ended up negotiating a better starting rate than I thought possible.”
Ryan T.
Learning from Ohio
“As someone transitioning from the military, the professional branding module helped me translate my experience into language flight schools actually respond to.”
Emily W.
Learning from Colorado
“The first 90 days planning section was exactly what I needed. I felt prepared from day one instead of figuring it out on the fly.”
James R.
Learning from Texas
“This course gave me the confidence to walk into my first flight school interview knowing exactly what to expect. The hiring module alone was worth it.”
Sarah M.
Learning from Florida
“I wish I had this before my CFI checkride. Understanding the business side of flight instruction made everything click.”
David L.
Learning from California
“The career planning sections helped me land a position at my top-choice school. Highly recommend for any new CFI.”
Maria K.
Learning from Arizona
“The salary negotiation chapter completely changed how I approached my first job offer. I ended up negotiating a better starting rate than I thought possible.”
Ryan T.
Learning from Ohio
“As someone transitioning from the military, the professional branding module helped me translate my experience into language flight schools actually respond to.”
Emily W.
Learning from Colorado
“The first 90 days planning section was exactly what I needed. I felt prepared from day one instead of figuring it out on the fly.”