Building on the Certified Flight Instructor license (CFI), a pilot with a CFII  will have extensive knowledge of instrument flying. The CFII allows experienced pilots to teach instrument training and issue instrument ratings.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Hold a commercial pilot certificate

• Hold an instrument rating (for helicopter CFI)

• Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate

• Have logged at least 250 hours (200 for helicopters) and the required training for the CFI rating per FAA regulations

• Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test