Gain your private pilot license by enrolling in a flight school or other program with a certificated flight instructor. Complete the coursework successfully and apply for a private pilot license. This means you can fly a private aircraft without pay. You must be at least 17 years old to take part in testing for your private pilot license.
Get an instrument rating. You gain this rating by flying according to instrument flight rules (IFR). This allows you to fly in certain weather conditions such as rain and fog.
Apply for a commercial pilot license. You must be at least 18 years old, have 250 hours of flight time in the air, hold an instrument rating and undergo an additional medical exam.
Seek a flight instructor certificate. Your commercial pilot license and instrument rating must be issued for the type of aircraft with you will be using for teaching prospective pilots. Gain a logbook endorsement from an authorized flight instructor that lists time spent learning the fundamentals of flight instruction. Take and pass a knowledge test for flight instructors. Complete and pass a practical test for flight instructors. Prove that you are able to provide sufficient instruction in the areas of spin entry, spins and spin recovery. Log a minimum of 15 hours of being in command of a pilot.
Receive a flight instructor certificate and begin working as a certified flight instructor.
Sign the logbook of every person that receives training from you.
Do not give more than 8 hours of flight training during each 24-hour period.
Maintain your flight instructor certificate through the renewal process.
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