For five weeks, Airline Career Pilot Program students attend CFI Academy to become Certificated Flight Instructors (CFI). … Becoming a CFI allows you to begin earning an income in your new career as a pilot while you gain the flight experience needed to meet airline minimums.

What does CFI training consist of?

The course consists of about 50 hours of ground school, and 10-12 hours of flight training. CFI training is about being able to clearly teach aviation concepts, both on the ground and in flight. This course is not about piloting skills.

What is a CFI certification?

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is a financial analyst certification organization that provides online training and education for finance and investment professionals, including courses for financial modelling, valuation, and other corporate finance topics.