Total course duration: 30 days
In the meantime, you can explore Prague or the Beskydy Mountains. An intensive course, with 2 lessons every day (or according to an individual schedule), awaits you.
The best way to have
Flight Instructor Training
EASA FI(A)
As a professional instructor, you will be guiding other pilots on their journey to mastering flight. With this qualification, you can turn your passion for flying into a rewarding career. Skilled instructors are in high demand, and this course opens the door to virtually any pilot career path you aim for - so take the next step and go for it.
30 daystotal course duration
30 flight hours25h with instructor + 5h with another student
20+ instructorswith an airline background
EASA trainingat Prague and Ostrava airports
Now enrolling
Guide the next generation of pilots
FI(A) qualifies you to teach other pilots to fly - turning your own experience into a career that's always in demand. Skilled instructors are hard to find, and this course opens the door to virtually any pilot career path you aim for.
Before you decide
- The course is 30 hours of flight time - 25 hours with an instructor and 5 hours flying with another student.
- Theory is 100 hours in total - just 10 hours in the classroom, the rest self-study.
- You will complete spin recognition and recovery training as part of the course.
- The price already includes a 5% discount for paying the full training fee in advance.
Flight Instructor Training FI(A) in 30 days
Become an instructor in just one month
Fly for a living, turn your passion into your profession, and get paid to do what you love every day in the cockpit.
Spin training
As part of the course, you will receive training in spin recognition and recovery.
30 hours of flight time
A total of 30 hours of flight training on aeroplanes, including 25 hours with an instructor and 5 hours of flights with another student.
FI(A) Theory
Completion of a 100-hour theoretical instructor course, including 10 hours of classroom instruction and 90 hours of self-study.
Accommodation available
Accommodation can be arranged, upon request, near Prague airport or directly at Ostrava Mošnov airport.
Car rental available
We can arrange a car or scooter rental for your comfort and convenience during your stay.
Visa assistance
If you are not an EU citizen, we will take care of obtaining the necessary visa for your training.
What you will fly
Which aircraft we fly for this course
You can choose any of our GA aircraft for the training itself. Spin training is practised separately - on the Zlín 142 or Cessna 152 - since safe spin recovery is one of the instructor course's key tasks.
Cruiser PS-28
The aircraft we recommend for this course - it has a glass cockpit and a rescue parachute.
Tecnam P2008 JC
Another well-suited aircraft for instructor training, fitted with two Garmin G3X screens.
Cessna 172 SP
A four-seat classic with Garmin G1000. You can choose any of our GA aircraft for training.
Transparent pricing
Flight Instructor training price
You can start your training at any time - we fly all year round.
Everything in one package
Flight Instructor FI(A)
Full training
12 915 €
15 627 € including 21 % VAT
- 30 flight hours on PS-28 Cruiser
- Spin training
- FI(A) theory
- Landing, fuel and handling fees
- Refreshments provided at the school
- Wonderful atmosphere, luxury experience
- New aircraft with modern avionics
Every price includes a 5 % discount for paying the full training fee in advance.
Continue your training
Further instructor qualifications we teach
Once you hold FI(A), you can add the right to teach instrument flying or type conversion training. Both are flown on the same aircraft as the FI(A) course itself.
Instrument Rating Instructor IRI(A)
For holders of the FI(A) qualification
On request
We will get back to you with an individual price quote.
With this qualification you can teach instrument flying - the part of training every pilot heading towards an airline career has to master.
- 10 hours of theory
- 5 hours of simulator training
- Study materials
Entry requirements
For holders of the FI(A) qualification
- At least 200 hours of instrument flight time, of which a maximum of 50 hours may be on a simulator
If you do not hold an instructor qualification
- Total IFR flight time equivalent to at least 800 hours, of which at least 400 hours must be completed on aeroplanes
- For a multi-engine rating, a total of 500 hours on aeroplanes, including 30 hours as pilot-in-command on multi-engine aeroplanes
Course syllabus
For FI(A) holders
- 10 hours of technical training, including a review of technical knowledge, preparation of teaching plans and development of instructional skills in the classroom or on a simulator
- 5 hours of flight training on aeroplanes or a simulator
- Final assessment of competence with a CAA examiner
If you do not hold an instructor qualification
- 25 hours of teaching practice in the classroom or in the aircraft
- 10 hours of technical training, including a review of technical knowledge, preparation of teaching plans and development of instructional skills in the classroom or on a simulator
- 10 hours of flight training on aeroplanes or a simulator
- Final assessment of competence with a CAA examiner
Renewing the qualification
The instructor qualification is valid for 3 years. To renew it, the holder must meet 2 of the following 3 requirements:
- Provide at least 50 hours of flight instruction in the relevant aircraft category, of which 10 hours must be IR flight instruction completed within the twelve months before the qualification expires
- Complete an instructor refresher seminar
- Pass an assessment of competence with an examiner within the twelve months before the qualification expires
At least every second renewal, the holder must pass an assessment of competence with an examiner. If the qualification lapses, renewal requires completing a seminar and passing an assessment within the twelve months before renewal.
Class Rating Instructor CRI(A)
For single-engine and multi-engine aeroplanes
On request
We will get back to you with an individual price quote.
This training is for pilots who want to be authorised to provide type conversion training, towing training or aerobatic training. A CRI instructor may provide training for the issue, revalidation and renewal of class or type ratings for single-pilot SEP and MEP aeroplanes.
- 25 hours of teaching practice
- 10 hours of technical training
- Study materials
Entry requirements
For single-engine aeroplanes (SEP)
- Total flight time of 300 hours on aeroplanes
- A minimum of 30 hours on the required type
For multi-engine aeroplanes (MEP)
- Total flight time of 500 hours
- A minimum of 30 hours on the required type
Course syllabus
The training consists of
- 25 hours of teaching practice
- 10 hours of technical training, including a review of technical knowledge, preparation of teaching plans and development of instructional skills
- 5 hours of flight training on multi-engine aeroplanes, or 3 hours on single-engine aeroplanes
- Final assessment of competence with a CAA examiner
Renewing the qualification
To renew the qualification, the applicant must meet at least 1 of the following requirements within the twelve months before it expires:
- Complete at least 10 hours of flight instruction as a CRI instructor - if you hold both SEP and MEP privileges, this must be split evenly between them
- Complete refresher training at an approved training organisation
- Pass a skills test with an examiner
Every second renewal, the instructor must pass a skills test with an examiner.
Step by step
How is the pilot training program structured?
Most things are arranged before you even board the plane to Prague - so your stay is spent flying, not sorting out paperwork.
Before your departure
Pilot training enrollment
We will discuss the training conditions and answer all your questions. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will arrange everything together.
Pilot training payment options
You don't need to pay for your training in advance - you can pay as you fly.
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Visa support
If needed, we will help you with your visa application.
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Radiotelephony operator's licence
You need an RT card for radio communication in the aircraft. You can also complete the RT exam online.
Accommodation
We provide assistance with accommodation at the best prices.
After your arrival
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Airport pick-up service
Upon your arrival, a pick-up service will be waiting for you at the airport to comfortably take you to your accommodation.
Medical examination
We will schedule a Class 1 or Class 2 medical examination according to your preferences.
Flight training
Your training will be conducted on new aircraft equipped with modern glass-cockpit avionics.
ICAO English certificate
During your training, we will help you obtain an ICAO English certificate with a minimum Level 4.
Complete your flight training
Final examination with an examiner and obtaining the Flight Instructor qualification.
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions from our students
We do support non-EU students with the process of obtaining a student visa.
You can start your training with the online theory as soon as tomorrow.
You can obtain your pilot licence in as little as 30 days for PPL(A), but you can also fly gradually according to your time availability - we will always adapt to your schedule and find the best way to make you a pilot. The duration of other training licences is listed on the respective training page.
ICAO English is the internationally standardized aviation English level required by ICAO for pilots (minimum Level 4 for normal operations). A radiotelephony (RT) card is a radio licence that authorizes you to use the aircraft radio and communicate with ATC using standard radiotelephony phraseology.
Together with our accommodation partners, we offer our students a wide range of housing options in both cities, Ostrava and Prague. From shared accommodation and single apartments to high-quality hotel stays, we always follow each student’s preferences to ensure their training takes place in the best possible conditions.
Yes, you pay for your training as you fly. However, you must always have enough credit on your account to cover your scheduled flights.
A Class 1 medical is the higher standard required for commercial pilots and for students who plan to continue their training up to CPL or ATPL. A Class 2 medical is intended for private pilots and has slightly less stringent requirements. An initial Class 1 examination usually takes about one day, depending on additional tests, whereas an initial Class 2 examination typically takes around two hours.
Our flight school operates a fleet of 26 modern aircraft - Bristell, Cruiser, Diamond, Tecnam, Cessna and Cirrus - all equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin glass-cockpit avionics. We operate from bases at Prague Letňany and Ostrava Mošnov international airports. We have more than 20 flight instructors, some of whom also fly for airlines, private jets and air taxi operators. We always schedule training flexibly so that each instructor can provide their student with the maximum amount of knowledge needed for high-quality training.
No, without any hidden cost. Our training prices already include landing fees, handling and fuel, so there are no hidden charges. Our pricing is fully transparent and students can always see every transaction in their student account throughout the training. Fees may only vary depending on the specific airports and destinations you choose to land at during your course.
Where you will fly
Our training locations
Prague Letňany airport (LKLT)
Fifteen minutes from the city centre - the airfield sits at the last stop of metro line C.
Ostrava Mošnov airport (LKMT)
An international airport with a long runway - and the Beskydy Mountains right around the corner.
We look forward to seeing you
We are here - write to us…
Talk to us before you book your flights. We would rather spend twenty minutes planning your training properly than have you lose days to a schedule that never fitted.
Michal Kolařík
Training department
- +420 702 079 002
- info@aeroprague.com
- Weekdays 9:00 – 18:00 (CET)