The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) programme at AeroSur is designed for qualified Commercial Pilots who aspire to become professional flight instructors while advancing their aviation careers. This programme develops the instructional knowledge, teaching techniques, leadership skills, and flight proficiency required to safely train student pilots in accordance with DINACIA and ICAO standards.
Whether your goal is to build flight hours for an airline career or pursue a long-term profession in aviation education, the CFI programme provides the qualifications and confidence to deliver high-quality flight instruction. Flight instructors play a vital role in developing safe, competent, and professional pilots through structured flight and ground training.
Program Overview
The AeroSur Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) programme combines advanced theoretical instruction with practical teaching exercises to prepare Commercial Pilots for the responsibilities of professional flight instruction. Students learn the principles of learning, instructional techniques, lesson planning, student assessment, aviation regulations, risk management, cockpit resource management, and effective communication.
The programme emphasizes instructional proficiency by developing the ability to teach flight manoeuvres, supervise solo operations, conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings, evaluate student performance, and promote a strong safety culture. Under the guidance of experienced instructor trainers, candidates gain the confidence and instructional competence required to mentor future pilots while maintaining the highest professional and operational standards.
Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to deliver flight and ground instruction, helping students progress through their pilot training while building valuable flight experience and instructional expertise.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
Possess a valid DINACIA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
International applicants must hold a valid passport and be eligible to obtain a Uruguayan Student Visa or appropriate training authorization, unless they hold legal residency in Uruguay.
Skills & Competencies
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:
⚫ Deliver professional flight and ground instruction using effective teaching methodologies.
⚫ Develop structured lesson plans and conduct comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight briefings.
⚫ Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes.
⚫ Demonstrate advanced aircraft handling and instructional flight techniques.
⚫ Apply aviation regulations, safety management principles, and instructional best practices.
⚫ Promote sound aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and risk management among student pilots.
⚫ Communicate effectively with students, Air Traffic Control (ATC), and aviation professionals.
⚫ Supervise solo flights and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
⚫ Foster professionalism, leadership, and a positive learning environment.
⚫ Build instructional experience and flight hours for airline, corporate, charter, and aviation training careers.
