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Ground & Flight Training
- 20 hours of ground instruction and flight briefings
- Up to 10 hours of single-engine flight time
- Right-seat instrument teaching scenarios
CFII Course - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Enroll in M2A's 2-week CFII training for qualified commercial pilots and CFIs. Train right-seat instrument instruction in Piper aircraft, prepare for the FAA checkride, and add your CFII rating.
CFII Course
CFII Training for Instrument Instructors
The M2A CFII course is a focused 2-week training program for qualified pilots who are ready to add the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument rating and teach instrument students.
Training is built around the work a CFII instructor actually performs: right-seat instrument instruction, IFR lesson planning, approach briefings, student-error recognition, aircraft sessions, oral exam preparation, and checkride prep.
If you are comparing instructor ratings, start with What is a CFII?. If you need the FAA prerequisites, knowledge test, endorsements, and checkride path, review CFII requirements, exam, and checkride before you schedule.
Program Benefits
- Focused CFII training for pilots preparing to teach instrument students
- Right-seat teaching practice for approaches, holds, clearances, IFR cross-country work, and missed approaches
- Checkride-focused oral, lesson-plan, and flight preparation
- Training with senior instructors who bring IFR, airline, and military experience
- A practical path to broader instructor availability and instrument-student work
Prerequisites
- Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- Current CFI certificate preferred for this add-on course
- FAA medical certificate appropriate for the operation
- US citizenship or TSA approval
- English language proficiency
Key Details
Training Type Accelerated CFII course
Timeline 2 Weeks
Training Format Right-seat IFR instruction
Aircraft Piper Cherokee or Piper Seneca II
Program Cost $5,500
Includes flight, ground, written test, checkride, and proprietary materials Right-Seat CFII Training Format
The CFII rating is not a first exposure to IFR. You are expected to arrive instrument-proficient, current, prepared, and ready to shift from flying the procedure to teaching the procedure.
Your training focuses on how to brief, demonstrate, analyze, and correct instrument tasks while maintaining aircraft control and student workload management.
- Daily ground briefings, lesson planning, and oral exam preparation
- Aircraft-based instruction in Piper Cherokee or Piper Seneca II aircraft when appropriate to your rating path
- Practice teaching instrument approaches, holds, ATC clearances, IFR cross-country planning, missed approaches, and abnormal scenarios
Course Breakdown
What the CFII Course Includes
This streamlined CFII training package gives qualified instructor candidates the ground, flight, and checkride preparation needed to complete the rating efficiently.
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FAA Exams & Checkride
- 1 FAA written test included
- 1 FAA practical test, or checkride, included
- Mock oral and flight proficiency review
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Materials
- M2A Aviation Academy CFII training syllabus
- Proprietary online ground school access
- Access to flight planning facilities
Our Expertise
Why Train for CFII at M2A?
Instrument Instruction With Real IFR Context
Instrument instruction is more than reciting procedures. You need to explain weather, avionics, ATC communication, workload management, missed approaches, and risk decisions in a way a student can use under pressure.
M2A's senior staff includes former military and airline pilots who have flown IFR in demanding operational environments and can help you turn instrument proficiency into teachable judgment.
The M2A Standard
The CFII course is treated as professional instructor training. You should arrive prepared, current, and ready to work through a compact 2-week syllabus.
- Mentorship from high-time IFR pilots
- Efficient, structured 2-week CFII course
- Focus on single-pilot IFR teaching techniques
- Checkride preparation built into the training flow
10+
Years of
Part 141
Training
Part 141
Training
~8
Months Average
to complete
Zero-to-Airlines
to complete
Zero-to-Airlines
10.000+
Hours of
CFI Flying
Experience
CFI Flying
Experience
Who This Program Is For
- Current Flight Instructors looking to add CFII privileges
- Commercial pilots preparing for a career in flight instruction
- Instrument-proficient pilots who want to teach IFR procedures
Note:
This course is not for pilots who do not yet hold an Instrument Rating or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Career Advancement
Expand Your Teaching Opportunities
A CFII rating can make you a more useful instructor because many career-track students need instrument instruction. It also keeps you sharp on the IFR procedures that matter in airline and professional flying.
- Priority hiring consideration for M2A Aviation Academy
- Ability to teach Instrument Rating applicants
- Pathway to Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- More instructor availability for instrument students and IFR proficiency work
* Employment at M2A is performance-based and subject to current hiring needs.
2-Week Outline
Accelerated CFII Training Flow
The CFII course moves quickly. You must arrive current, proficient, and ready to learn how to teach instrument flying from the instructor seat.
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Week 1: IFR Teaching Fundamentals
- Review instrument instructor expectations and lesson plans
- Practice teaching approaches, holds, clearances, and IFR cross-country planning
- Develop right-seat correction techniques for common student errors
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Week 2: Proficiency & Checkride Prep
- Mock oral exam and teaching demonstrations
- Flight proficiency review in the aircraft
- Final checkride preparation
- Outcome: FAA CFII practical test
Final Outcome: Upon successful completion, you will hold instrument instructor privileges on your Flight Instructor certificate.
How to Enroll
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Contact M2A
Call (910) 900-8043 or submit an inquiry to verify prerequisites, availability, and the correct CFII path.
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Document Verification
Verify your FAA certificates, instrument privileges, medical, citizenship status, and training readiness with admissions.
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Schedule Start Date
Due to the accelerated 2-week format, start dates are scheduled around instructor, aircraft, and checkride availability.
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Secure Payment
Arrange the $5,500 program payment through financing or out-of-pocket payment before training begins.
Exclusive Benefit
On-Site Free Housing
Accelerate your journey to the airlines without the burden of housing costs. For students enrolled in our Professional Pilot Track, we provide fully furnished, modern apartments entirely free of charge. Located steps away from our training facility, you can focus 100% on your flight hours and ground school.
Upgrade Your Instructor Certificate
Add Your CFII Rating at M2A
If you already meet the prerequisites, M2A's 2-week CFII course gives you a direct path to instrument instructor training, aircraft sessions, and checkride preparation.
Review the CFII requirements and checkride guide, then enroll when you are ready to schedule your training.
CFII Course FAQ
Common Questions
How long does CFII training take?
M2A schedules the CFII course as a focused 2-week training program for qualified pilots who arrive prepared, current, and ready for an accelerated instructor add-on.
What are the requirements?
This course is designed for pilots who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating. A current CFI certificate is preferred for this add-on course. You also need the appropriate medical, citizenship or TSA approval, English proficiency, and final eligibility review before scheduling.
What exam do I take?
Airplane applicants typically take the Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane knowledge test or the added-rating version when applicable, followed by the FAA CFII practical test. Your exact test code depends on your current certificate path.
Can I teach instrument students after CFII?
After you pass the practical test and receive the instrument rating on your flight instructor certificate, you can teach instrument students within the privileges and limitations of your certificate, ratings, endorsements, currency, and aircraft category and class.
What aircraft will I fly?
Training is conducted in Piper aircraft appropriate to your CFII path, including Piper Cherokee or Piper Seneca II aircraft when applicable.
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THE M2A Aviation Academy FLEET
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Each aircraft is selected to support
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