CFI Training Florida
Turn your pilot experience into a teaching career. Our CFI program at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport prepares you to instruct with confidence and build hours toward airline minimums.
Become a Certified Flight Instructor in Florida
A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate is one of the most practical and rewarding steps in a pilot's career. It allows you to build flight hours toward the 1,500-hour airline minimum while earning income as a professional pilot. For many aspiring airline pilots, instructing is the fastest and most cost-effective path to the flight deck.
At My Flight Time in Fort Lauderdale, our CFI program is designed to prepare you not just for the checkride, but for the real demands of flight instruction. You will learn how to teach, explain complex concepts clearly, demonstrate maneuvers from the right seat, and manage students at various skill levels.
Our training takes place at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. Training here means your future students benefit from your experience in complex airspace, busy traffic patterns, and real-world ATC communications.
CFI/CFII Program — $5,800
The My Flight Time CFI/CFII program includes 10 hours of dual flight instruction in a Cessna 172 or Piper Archer. During this time, you will train from the right seat — learning how to demonstrate maneuvers, explain procedures in real time, and correct student errors effectively.
The program includes 20 hours of dedicated ground instruction focused on lesson planning, effective teaching techniques, Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI), and clear communication strategies. You will learn how to present complex aviation concepts in a way that students can understand and apply.
All testing and exam preparation is included in the $5,800 program cost. This covers both the CFI and CFII certificates, giving you the qualifications to teach both VFR and IFR students.
Why CFI Training at My Flight Time?
Our instructors have trained thousands of pilots and understand what makes a great flight instructor. You will receive mentorship from experienced CFIs who know how to prepare you for the demands of professional instruction.
After earning your CFI, many graduates choose to build hours through our time building programs or seek instructor positions at schools throughout South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale area has a high demand for qualified flight instructors due to the volume of flight training activity in the region.
Training schedule: 7 days a week, up to 12 hours per day. Most students complete the CFI program in 4 to 6 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CFI training cost in Florida?
Our CFI/CFII program is $5,800 all-in, which includes 10 hours of dual instruction, 20 hours of ground instruction, and all exam fees. This covers both the initial CFI and the CFII add-on.
How long does it take to become a CFI?
Most students at My Flight Time complete the CFI program in 4 to 6 weeks when training full-time. The program is intensive but designed to produce confident, competent instructors.
What are the prerequisites for CFI training?
You must hold a Commercial Pilot License (single engine) and an Instrument Rating. You also need to meet the FAA's aeronautical experience requirements outlined in FAR 61.183.
Can I build hours toward 1,500 as a CFI?
Yes. Flight instruction is one of the most common ways pilots build hours toward the 1,500-hour ATP minimum. As a CFI, every hour you teach counts as PIC time.