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Ground & Flight Training
- 15 hours of ground training
- Flight time varies by student's prior knowledge and commitment to the course.
- Right seat, instrument teaching scenarios
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
Enroll in M2A's 5 day CFII accelerated training course. This course is for qualified commercial pilots with their CFI rating. Train in the right seat for your instrument instructor certification in the Piper Cherokee.
CFII Training for Instrument Instructors
The M2A CFII is a five day accelerated training program. Training is built around the work a CFII Instructor actually performs: right seat instrument instruction, IFR lesson planning, approach briefings, student errors and proper corrections, recognizing when a student gets behind the aircraft during an IFR approach, oral exam preparation, and Checkride flight prep.
When comparing flight Instructor ratings begin by asking, 'What is a CFII?' Once you determine it’s the right fit, review the specific FAA prerequisites, the required knowledge exam, and endorsements needed to attend the course. Once you have completed this, give us a call to schedule your slot in our next CFII course.
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 required for this course
- FAA third class medical certificate required
- US citizenship or TSA approval
- English language proficiency
Key Details
Training Type Part 61
Accelerated
Timeline 5 Days
Training Format Right-seat IFR instruction
Aircraft Single-engine Piper Cherokee
Program Cost $6,000
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
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
- 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
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: Efficient and Structured
The CFII course is treated just like our other professional Instructor training courses. You should arrive prepared, current, and ready to work through our five day accelerated course.
- Mentorship from high-time IFR pilots
- Efficient, structured 5-day CFII course
- Focus on single-pilot IFR teaching techniques
- Checkride preparation built into the training flow
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5
Days to Complete
CFII Rating
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CFII Rating
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10,000+
Hours of
CFII Flying
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CFII 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.
Expand Your Teaching Opportunities
A CFII rating can make you a more sought after productive Instructor. Due to the fact that many career track students require instrument instructions. It also keeps you proficient with IFR procedures and regulations. This is a major hiring advantage within the airline industry.
- Priority hiring consideration for M2A Aviation Academy
- Ability to teach Instrument Rating applicants
- More instructor availability for instrument students and IFR proficiency work
* Employment at M2A is performance-based and subject to current hiring needs.
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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Day 1: IFR Teaching Fundamentals
- Review instrument instructor expectations and lesson plans
- Practice teaching approaches, holds, clearances, and IFR cross-country planning in the classroom
- Teach right seat correction techniques for common student errors
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Day 2: Flight & Ground Procedures
- Review approaches, holds, clearance collection, and IFR cross-country planning on the ground
- Assess the student's IFR capabilities in flight
- Practice proper approach plate flow, setting up the aircraft instruments for an approach, ATC verbiage, intercepting courses, holding procedures and tasks, and tracking courses
- Properly setting up the aircraft, missed approaches
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Day 3: Approach Types (Precision & Non-Precision)
- LOC approach
- ILS Approach
- LNAV
- LPV
- LNAV/VNAV
- VOR
- NDB
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Day 4: Flight & Oral Review
- IFR Flight proficiency
- FAA IFR CFII regulations
- Practice different types of approaches
- Checkride prep
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Day 5: Checkride (Be Prepared to Teach)
- Oral Exam
- Check ride
Final Outcome: FAA CFII Certified
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 5-day format, start dates are scheduled around instructor, aircraft, and checkride availability.
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Secure Payment
Arrange the $6,000 program payment through financing or out-of-pocket payment before training begins.
On-Site
Affordable Housing
Accelerate your journey to the airlines with convenient living options. For students enrolled in our Professional Pilot Track, we offer fully furnished comfortable apartments for a minuscule fee as part of our affordable housing options. Located a short 10 minutes away from our training facility. Allowing you to focus 100% on your flight hours and ground school.
Common Questions
How long does the CFII training take?
Five days.
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 required 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 type of aircraft do I fly?
Piper Cherokee single engine.
Add Your CFII Rating at M2A
If you already read the prerequisites, M2A’s five day CFII course gives you a direct path to instrument Instructor training, aircraft flight lessons, and check ride preparation. Review the CFII requirements and check ride guide, then enroll when you’re ready to schedule your training.