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Instrument instructor CFII training in Miami

Add an instrument rating to your flight instructor certificate and teach pilots to fly in the clouds. CFIIs are in demand and log more varied, valuable flight time.

CFI

Flight instructor certificate required

IR

Instrument Rating required

FII

Instrument instructor knowledge test

Checkride

FAA practical test

The rating

Teach instrument flying

The CFII rating lets you give instrument training and endorse students for the Instrument Rating knowledge test and checkride. It also prepares you to give Instrument Proficiency Checks to rated pilots.

Not a CFI yet? Start with CFI training.

At a glance
CFII program
PrerequisiteCFI + Instrument Rating
Knowledge testInstrument Flight Instructor (FII)
FAA checkridePractical test with an examiner
Training focusTeaching IFR from the right seat
AircraftCessna 172 · Piper PA-28
Training stages

How CFII training is structured

You will refine your instrument skills and learn to teach them clearly to students.

01

Instrument teaching knowledge

Prepare lesson plans for instrument topics and pass the FII knowledge test.

02

Right-seat IFR flying

Fly approaches, holds and partial-panel procedures while teaching from the right seat.

03

Teaching scenarios

Practice handling common student errors and real IFR decision making.

04

Checkride preparation

Mock checkrides on the ground and in the air before your FAA practical test.

Why add CFII

More students, better opportunities

More students

Teach both VFR and instrument students and keep your schedule full.

Real IFR time

Log valuable instrument experience in Miami airspace.

Hiring advantage

Many flight schools prefer instructors who hold the CFII.

Airline readiness

Strong instrument skills prepare you for airline training.

FAQ

CFII FAQ

What instructors ask before adding the CFII.

In most cases, yes. The CFII is an instrument rating added to your flight instructor certificate, so most pilots earn the CFI first.

Yes. You must pass the FAA Instrument Flight Instructor (FII) knowledge test before your practical test.

Because it builds on skills you already have, CFII training is usually shorter than the CFI. Your timeline depends on your instrument proficiency and preparation.

Yes. A CFII can conduct IPCs for instrument-rated pilots, which adds variety to your instructing.

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Teach pilots to fly in the clouds

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