To obtain a Part 61 flight crew licence, rating or endorsement, pilots need to complete training which is delivered by capable and qualified instructors. Pilots who conduct this training must hold a pilot instructor rating.
There are two types of pilot instructor ratings:
Quality training underpins pilot competency – this is why the role of instructors is safety critical
The Grade 3 Instructor Course is the first step in starting your career as a professional Flight Instructor. Many people also use this qualification for use later on in the Airline system, as now to progress to the role of Training Captain a Flight Instructor Rating is a prerequisite.
Conduct flight training for the aircraft class rating for the specified class
Prerequisites
Conduct flight training for any design feature endorsement that the holder holds
Prerequisites
Private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence
Conduct flight training for an instrument rating, private instrument rating, instrument endorsement or private instrument endorsement in an aircraft of the specified category
Conduct basic instrument flight training for an aircraft of the specified category
Conduct flight training for a night VFR rating or night VFR endorsement in an aircraft of the specified category
Conduct basic instrument flight training for an aircraft of the specified category
Prerequisites
Conduct flight training for a flight instructor rating, simulator instructor rating or training endorsement in an aircraft of the specified category
Prerequisites
Commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence
Conduct flight training for a class rating (multi‑engine aeroplane) training endorsement
Prerequisites
Conduct flight training for a spinning flight activity endorsement
Prerequisites
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