Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Elite Program Highlights

With the Elite program, Commercial Pilot Certificate holders complete the CFI training required to teach other aspiring pilots:

• Ground School with in-person instruction
• Expert flight training with experienced Instructors
• Experienced PhD and Masters-level educators providing mentoring, training tips, guidance and support
• The CFI course has self-examining authority, which means your certificate-issuing Check Ride is conducted by an in-house Check Airman
• Free back seating of any flights, ground briefs and simulator events
• Supervised teaching internships in our Learning Resource Center
• A $7,000 deposit is all that is needed to get you started in your training
• Installment plans allow you to break up payments as you complete your program certifications
• Our location is in the Sunshine State offers great weather to fly year-round, plus it is just 30 minutes to downtown Orlando, beautiful Florida beaches, and popular theme parks
• A robust Student Experience and support team of Academic Advisors, tutors, experienced instructors, Financial Aid Counselors, and Career Services Advisors, assisting you throughout every stage of your training

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Elite Program Investment

Breakdown:

• CFI Certificate - $15,600 (includes 28 flight hours)
• CFII Certificate - $10,600 (includes 20 flight hours)
• Performance Pack with all the supplies needed to complete your training (this is not required if you have completed our Edge program) - $2,500

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

What Comes After the Elite Program?

After completing the Elite program you are guaranteed an interview to become a CFI at our Flight Academy. If successful you’ll start training the next generation while building flight hours and earning money as a CFI.

Four simple steps to your pilot career:

• Complete the Elite program and get your CFI Certificate
• Earn a salary as a CFI for the Academy and build up your mandated 1,500 flight hours (that's around $400,000 worth of flight hours)
• Meet hiring airlines that regularly visit our school in Sanford, Florida 
• Join a Pilot Pathway and seamlessly transition into your pilot career with a regional airline, many of whom offer tuition reimbursement

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Why Train with L3Harris?

During your Elite pilot training you will learn from experienced Flight Instructors at our purpose-built Flight Academy at Sanford International Airport, Florida. You will also benefit from:

• 100% funding available for those who qualify
• Modern fleet of training aircraft
• State-of-the-art facilities and flight simulators
• Share airspace with commercial aircraft - putting you among the best of the best
• The largest footprint for take-off and landing available
• 300+ flying days per year in Florida
• A global leader in pilot training, our graduates fly for some of the leading airlines in the world including American Airlines, Delta, United, Envoy, SkyWest and many more

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Ways to Fund Elite

If you need help funding your pilot training, we have a number of loan options available. Or contact a member of the team today.

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Admission Requirements

To enroll in the Elite program you must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
• As we're a Part 141 school, you'll just need to hold a valid commercial pilot certificate or airline transport certificate administered by the FAA
• Hold an FAA medical certificate

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Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate

Visit us at a Pilot Preview Event

Come visit one of the Pilot Preview events at our Sanford Flight School. They are a great opportunity to meet the team, ask any questions you might have and sample our state-of-the-art facilities.

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