The Instructor Refresher Course (CRIV) at AeroSur is a professional development programme designed for qualified Flight Instructors seeking to renew, enhance, and strengthen their instructional knowledge, teaching techniques, and operational proficiency.
Developed in accordance with DINACIA and ICAO standards, the course reinforces best practices in flight instruction, aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and instructional methodology. Whether required for instructor currency or professional development, the CRIV programme ensures flight instructors remain effective educators capable of delivering high-quality pilot training in today's evolving aviation environment.
Program Overview
The AeroSur Instructor Refresher Course (CRIV) provides experienced Flight Instructors with an opportunity to review current aviation regulations, instructional techniques, safety management principles, human factors, risk management, and modern flight training methodologies. Through classroom sessions, practical discussions, and scenario-based learning, participants strengthen their ability to deliver effective ground and flight instruction while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and aviation safety.
The programme focuses on improving instructional effectiveness, student evaluation techniques, lesson planning, aeronautical decision-making, instructor responsibilities, and operational best practices. Participants also review regulatory updates, common training challenges, and techniques for developing competent, safety-conscious pilots. Upon successful completion, instructors are better prepared to maintain instructional excellence and contribute to the continuous improvement of flight training standards.
Eligibility Requirements
Available only to qualified Flight Instructors holding either a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rating or a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Rating.
Possess a valid DINACIA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
International participants must be 18 years of age or older, hold a valid passport, and be eligible to obtain a Uruguayan Student Visa or other appropriate training authorization, unless they hold legal residency in Uruguay.
Skills & Competencies
Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to:
⚫ Apply modern flight instruction techniques and best teaching practices.
⚫ Deliver structured, effective, and student-focused ground and flight instruction.
⚫ Conduct comprehensive student evaluations and performance assessments.
⚫ Develop professional lesson plans and instructional briefings.
⚫ Apply current aviation regulations, safety standards, and instructional procedures.
⚫ Strengthen aeronautical decision-making (ADM) and risk management techniques.
⚫ Promote a positive safety culture and professional learning environment.
⚫ Improve communication, leadership, and mentoring skills as a Flight Instructor.
⚫ Maintain instructional proficiency in accordance with current industry standards.
⚫ Enhance professional development and instructional effectiveness within flight training organisations.
