The FAA is removing the expiration date of flight instructor certificates, it announced Tuesday.
The agency’s new rule aligning flight instructor certificates with other airman certificates goes into effect December 1.
FAA Drops Expiration Date on CFI Certificate
A renewal based on activities is still required.
Key Takeaways:
- Effective December 1, the FAA is removing the expiration date from flight instructor certificates, aligning them with other airman certificates.
- While certificates will no longer expire, instructors must still renew their privileges every 24 months through methods such as Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics (FIRC) or specific instructional activities, including new options for renewal.
- This new rule simplifies reinstatement for lapsed instructors by offering a three-month grace period to complete a FIRC, reduces FAA administrative costs, and updates logbook endorsement procedures to reflect recency of experience.
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