FI(A) course: an important step in an airline pilot career
For most pilots, gaining an FI(A) instructor rating is a milestone that opens the door to paid work, including within our ATO. By choosing an FI course at Ventum Air, you can build valuable flight time while developing the teaching skills valued in aviation. This rating also allows a shorter route to instructor training on larger aircraft types in future. Many of our instructors now fly airliners. A professional FI course is a proven way to follow them.
FI(A) course programme and benefits at VENTUM AIR
Our FI training consists of ground school and flight training on PS-28 Cruiser aircraft. On our course, you complete 30 flight hours and a 1.5h assessment flight in accordance with FCL requirements. We also offer a paid instructor placement that includes 4 hours of training on a modern ALSIM AL250 simulator. Graduates are therefore prepared to work with students using advanced FNPT II equipment.
For details, call us on +48 795 558 004.
Already hold FI(A) and want to teach instrument flying? See the IRI(A) course.
Want to develop your instructional skills on multi-engine aircraft? See the CRI/ME course.
IRI(A) course: instrument rating instructor
Become an IRI(A) instructor and train advanced IFR pilots at VENTUM AIR
Do you want to share your knowledge and passion with pilots who want to fly safely in all conditions?
Our IRI(A) (Instrument Rating Instructor) course prepares you to teach instrument flight.
The programme develops your technical and teaching skills so that you can train future pilots in command.
Entry requirements
Before joining approved IRI(A) training, you must meet the requirements set by EASA rules. The route depends on whether you already hold an FI(A) instructor rating:
Pilots without an FI(A) rating
- IFR flight time: at least 800 hours under instrument flight rules, including at least 400 hours in aeroplanes.
- Class rating, where applicable: a CRI/ME rating is required if training will take place on the MEP(L) class.
Pilots who already hold an FI(A) rating
- IFR flight time: at least 200 hours under instrument flight rules, of which no more than 50 hours may be completed in a flight simulator or FNPT II device.
- Class rating, where applicable: an FI/ME rating is required if training takes place on the MEP(L) class.
Training organisation and modern facilities
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Required documents and underlying ratings
Before starting the course, you must provide documents confirming that you meet the requirements, including a valid CPL(A) or ATPL(A), a current aero-medical certificate and a pilot logbook with certified flight time.
Depending on your chosen route and aircraft class, you must hold the relevant ratings:
For SEP(L) training: a valid SEP(L) licence/rating and IR/SE.
For MEP(L) training: a valid MEP(L) licence/rating, IR/ME and either CRI/ME (for non-FI pilots) or FI/ME (for FI pilots). -
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Where and what do we fly?
Flight training takes place on SEP(L) or MEP(L) aircraft and on certified FNPT II devices with dual controls for the student and instructor.
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Training credits
If you already hold another instructor rating, some teaching skills may be credited towards the new rating.
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Formalities after the course
Age and ratings: To act as an IRI(A), you must be at least 18 years old, hold qualifications appropriate to the training provided and be able to act as pilot in command (PIC) during training flights.
Rating validity: The IRI(A) instructor rating is valid for 3 years and must then be renewed in accordance with the applicable FCL rules.
Ready to take the next step as an instructor at VENTUM AIR?
Contact our team to review your flight time and plan the next step in your aviation career.
CRI/ME course: multi-engine class rating instructor
Become a CRI/ME instructor at VENTUM AIR and teach others to master multi-engine aircraft
Do you have substantial multi-engine experience and want to help other pilots progress to the next level?
The CRI/ME class rating instructor course is ideal for instructors who want to share their knowledge and teach pilots to operate single-pilot multi-engine aircraft safely.
Our aim is to give you the teaching and technical skills to prepare students thoroughly for their test and for safe MEP(L) operations.
Entry requirements
Before joining our approved training programme under FCL.930.CRI, you must meet the EASA experience requirements. Candidates need:
Required experience
- Total flight time: at least 500 hours in aeroplanes,
- Pilot-in-command time: at least 30 hours as pilot in command (PIC) on multi-engine piston aeroplanes (MEP(L)).
Required documents
- A valid CPL(A) or ATPL(A) aeroplane pilot licence,
- An appropriate valid aero-medical certificate,
- A pilot logbook with certified, current flight time.
Training structure
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Ground school and flight training
The course includes approved ground school and flight training on MEP(L) multi-engine aircraft. FNPT II devices are not used for this course; all flight training takes place in a real aircraft.
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Aviation English
We encourage you to keep improving your language skills and use English standard phraseology, which is essential in modern aviation.
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Flexibility and recognition of prior learning
We accept complete ground-school courses finished at other certified organisations.
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Training credits
Holders of other instructor ratings may receive credit for teaching skills gained during previous training.
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Final assessment and formal requirements
Assessment: At the end, you must demonstrate to an examiner (FIE(A)) that you can train a student pilot to the standard required for the MEP(L) rating.
Age and ratings: To act as a CRI/ME instructor, you must be at least 18 years old, hold the licences and qualifications appropriate to the training provided and be able to act as pilot in command (PIC) during training flights.
Rating validity: The instructor rating is valid for 3 years.
Ready to join the specialist group of multi-engine instructors at VENTUM AIR?
Contact us to review your flight time and plan the next step in your career.
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