Title:
Chief Pilot Tells All - How to Get a CFI Job
Topic:
Common mistakes that new CFIs make when applying for a CFI job/
Speaker(s):
Dan Dyer, Chief Pilot
Brief Description:
If you’re a new instructor, you may be facing the challenge of finding a school to align yourself with. The industry fluctuates wildly, with sometimes too many instructors and sometimes not enough. In the past year, flight schools have been flooded with new instructors as airlines temporarily shut down hiring, leaving many instructors teaching years past the time they originally thought. So what’s a new CFI to do? How do you get your foot in the door?
Dan Dyer, Chief Pilot, will share his experiences on the hiring side giving insights that may help new CFIs better position themselves in the tight job market. He’s been a CFI for over twenty years and has been hiring instructors for thirteen years. He’ll review how the Flight Center looks for new instructors, some common deficiencies he’s seen in CFI applications, and help CFI applicants put their best foot forward.
This is targeted for new CFIs, but anyone may find these tips useful in future job searches. Join us for a better understanding of what makes a quality CFI.
Select Number:
WP15140244
Location of Seminar:
San Carlos Flight Center
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
Directions to Venue:
The seminar will be in-person at the San Carlos Flight Center, 795 Skyway Road, Suite A in San Carlos. San Carlos Flight Center is on the southwest side of the airport and there are no transient aircraft parking spots on the field other than the Transient Parking adjacent to the SQL Terminal Building. If you plan to fly in for the event, please be aware that we have no parking spots and that you’ll need to walk 0.7 miles around the airport from airport Transient Parking to our offices.
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
27
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
San Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the San Francisco Bay Area’s most vibrant and innovative flying club, dedicated to advancing general aviation through safety, community, and adventure. Recognized by AOPA in their annual Best Flight School survey, SCFC has earned the title of Distinguished Flight School four years in a row, including in 2024, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.
As part of its mission to promote safety in general aviation, SCFC hosts regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. These seminars are free to attend in person at our San Carlos facility. Members also enjoy exclusive access to live-streamed events and a comprehensive online library featuring over 500 recorded safety seminars. For more information about membership or online access, visit our website or contact an SCFC Member Services Representative at (650) 946-1700.
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
SCFC thanks our industry sponsors for their generous support, which helps make these educational programs possible. Their contributions play a vital role in advancing safety and knowledge within the aviation community.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-person Safety Outreach to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents:
