PROGRAM OUTLINE AND
COST ESTIMATE FOR CLASS IV
INSTRUCTOR RATING
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INSTRUCTOR RATING REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE LICENSE: Minimum Age: 18 years Medical Required: Class 1 License Required: Commercial Pilot |
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Course Description Transport Canada requires: |
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| Minimum Flight Time | 30 hours including the following |
| Dual Flying | 30 hours with (Class 1 Instructor) |
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Ground School
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25 hours (with Class 1 Instructor) including: Lesson plans,
teaching techniques, theory subjects relating to Class 4 written
examination. |
EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST
Written Examination: Transport Canada's written examination, AIRAF, may be taken in Vancouver or Abbotsford. The examination includes: Administration, Instructor General Knowledge, Theory of Flight, and Instrument Instruction. A minimum of 70% overall is required to pass.
Flight Test: Flight Tests are conducted at Chilliwack by Transport Canada approved examiners.
PRIVILEGES OF RATING HOLDER
As an employee of a flight training unit and under the supervision of a Class I or II Flight Instructor, the holder of a Class IV Instructor Rating may conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot license - aeroplane or the endorsement of a night rating on such a license; authorize a trainee to undertake solo flight in an aeroplane; recommend a trainee for a flight test in respect of the issuance of a pilot license - aeroplane; and recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a night rating on the trainee's pilot license - aeroplane. The holder of a Class IV Flight Instructor Rating may exercise the privileges of a flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane without being under supervision.
FAQ
Q:
When can start my Class IV Flight Instructor Rating?
A:
Candidates for the Rating may begin their program as soon as they have
achieved the required qualifications. In order to begin the ground
school portion of the training, candidates must have completed at least
150 hours flight time, must have passed both their written and flight
test for the CPL (aeroplane) and must hold a current Class I Medical
Certificate. To begin the flight training portion of the Class IV Flight
Instructor Rating (aeroplane) candidates must hold a valid CPL or ATPL
and a valid Class I Medical Certificate.
Q: How long will it take to earn a
Class IV Flight Instructor Rating?
A:
Once again, it is difficult to quote an exact time frame. The program is
a challenging one and requires considerable time and effort on the part
of the candidate. A significant amount of time will be devoted to
developing lesson plans and materials which the candidate will be able
to use as teaching materials during his or her future career. Ground
school and flight training combined will require a minimum total of 65
hours. Candidates able to devote full time to the program will complete
it in considerably less time than those who are only able to devote part
time.
Q: Will my Flight Instructor Rating be valid for all Canadian provinces?
A:
Yes. Your Flight Instructor Rating is
valid for any region in Canada and qualifies you to provide flight
instruction under the supervision of a Class I or II Flight Instructor
at any Flight Training Unit across Canada.
Q: How long is my Rating valid for?
A:
Your initial Class IV Flight
Instructor Rating (aeroplane) is valid for 13 months following issuance.
It can be renewed either by attending a Transport Canada Instructor
Refresher Course (highly recommended) or by taking a flight test with a
qualified Transport Canada Inspector. Or, you may earn a Class III
Flight Instructor Rating prior to the expiry of your Class IV Rating by
recommending three students for first solo, 3 students for flight test
and conducting at least 100 hours of flight instruction time.
Q: How much money do Flight
Instructors make?
A:
The pay scale for Flight Instructors
varies from school to school. Typically, you can expect to earn
something like $20/hr for instructional time.
The Air Transport Association of Canada website:
www.atac.ca
has excellent materials on aviation jobs in Canada including information
for flight instructors.
Q: What are the prospects of finding
employment as a Flight Instructor?
A:
Currently, prospects of employment as
a Flight Instructor are excellent. There is now significant movement in
the aviation industry which has opened up jobs for instructors. One good
site to explore is
www.avcanada.ca
which has postings for aviation related jobs including flight
instructors across Canada. Currently, the market is excellent and the
prospects are improving steadily.