Training pilots since 1972

Instructor Rating

instructor rating

Flight Instructors are in demand everywhere in Canada. If you enjoy teaching and flying this is the career for you. Your knowledge and skill will improve; you will build flight time towards your ATPL and more important: you'll earn a great sense of accomplishment when your students learn to fly. 

**The Instructor rating course qualifies for student aid. You can get up to $15,000 in student loans for the instructor course alone.

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Instructor Rating requirements

Prerequisites

  • Commercial Pilot License

  • Category 1 Medical

Training Hours

  • 30 hours dual including 5 hours teaching instrument

  • Solo flight time is not required but recommended

Ground School

  • 25 hours

Tests

Estimated Cost

Quoted times are the minimum required. Actual times are subject to student ability and effort.

Tuition

  • Dual C172M - 27 hours $6237.00

  • Simulator - 3 hours $405.00

  • Ground Brief - 15 hours $1095.00

  • Ground School - 25 hours $1825.00

Total Tuition $9562.00

* Plus applicable taxes. Rates are wet: include fuel.
* Rates are current as of 2023-JUL-15 and are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact our office at 780-419-6777 for more information.

Books and Supplies (Student Supplied)

Textbook Flight Instructor Guide FREE DOWNLOAD

Other fees (not payable to Namao)

  • Flight Test Examiner Fee (approx.) $350.00

  • Transport Canada Rating Application Fee $30.00

  • AIRAF Written Examination Fee $35.00


Other Information

Transport Canada CARs Reference 421.69 Instructor Rating

Transport Canada Instructor Flight Test Guide