The Hillsboro Aero Academy, an Oregon-based helicopter and airplane pilot training school, has launched a standalone CFI Completion Program that allows pilots who already hold a commercial pilot certificate to enroll in a CFI-Airplane, -Instrument or -Multiengine rating course. According to a Hillsboro news release, the academy launched the new program largely in response to growing demand from international flight students with commercial pilot ratings from flight schools that do not offer training for CFI ratings.
Hillsboro Aero Academy Launches CFI Program to Meet Growing Demand
Key Takeaways:
- Hillsboro Aero Academy has launched a new standalone CFI Completion Program for pilots who already hold a commercial pilot certificate.
- The program primarily addresses the demand from international flight students whose previous schools did not offer CFI rating training.
- It allows students on F-1 visas to complete CFI ratings in 6-9 months and qualify for employment as certified flight instructors in the U.S. for up to 23 months under CPT/OPT rules, enabling them to build essential flight hours.
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