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Course Summary
Course Summary
- Cost: $28,700
- Required experience: Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Location: Sanford, Florida
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Graduation Qualifications
Graduation Qualifications
- CFI Certificate
- CFII Certificate
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Supporting Downloads
Pilot Training Programs and Courses
Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate
The Elite program provides you with the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training to be hired as a Flight Instructor.
Additionally, you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I), allowing you to teach Private, Instrument, and Commercial Single, which is preferred in our hiring process. These certifications will help you reach the 1,500-hour requirement for a First Officer position even faster!
Contact us today to find out more about the Elite program.
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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
Elite: CFI / CFII Certificate
Elite Program Investment
$28,700 (including $7,000 deposit)
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
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
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
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.
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
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.