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Boot Camp is a flight instructor peer-mentoring program for new employees at Aero-Tech. It is our employee standardization, orientation and value-add training for CFIs. It’s organized as a 12-week program. However, you are not required to complete each week’s work within the week, nor are you required to complete the program within 12 weeks. But ... graduation is required for Aero-Tech to consider your 90-day new-hire probationary period to be complete! The objectives of BOOT CAMP are to:
- Increase instructional effectiveness
- Enhance safety during flight instruction
- Promote aviation citizenship
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WEEK 1: In the first week, the new instructor will complete orientation training in core
subjects plus the following modules. The objective this week is to teach instructors to properly answer customer questions concerning Aero-Tech and aviation; and instruct Private Pilot
Candidates in the C-172 fleet.
For More Help: As your schedule permits, ride backseat with senior instructors to learn your way around our airport, airspace and practice areas. Volunteer for
non-rev reposition flights for additional (but not paid) flight time.
WEEK 2: In the second week, the new instructor is assigned 4 days available to fly with
private pilot candidates plus 2 days at dispatch. While at dispatch this week the instructor is oriented to the standards and objectives of the instrument -rating course and learn to teach in
the PCATD. You will also learn to proctor FAA Knowledge Exams and to set up student enrollment appointments.
For More Help: As your schedule permits, ride backseat with senior instructors
to gain exposure to the local airspace, IAPs, airports and procedures. Volunteer for non-rev reposition flights for additional (but not paid) flight time.
WEEK 3: In the third week, the new instructor is assigned 4 days available to fly with private
and instrument candidates. Additionally the instructor will be assigned two days at dispatch.
While at dispatch this week, the instructor is oriented you to the standards and objectives of the commercial pilot course and to prepare to fly in the retractable gear Piper Arrow. You will
also learn to teach using scenarios and to manage risk factors during instruction.
WEEK 4: This week the new instructor is assigned 4 days available to fly with private,
instrument and commercial candidates and two days at dispatch. While at dispatch this week, the CFI will add to their understanding of teaching using practical application and be able to
conduct an effective BFR for pilots having a variety of backgrounds. You will get additional ideas on managing the safety of each flight.
WEEK 5: This week the new instructor is assigned 4 days available to fly with private,
instrument, commercial and BFR candidates and 2 days at dispatch. While at dispatch this week, the CFI will expand their knowledge of teaching, understanding of risk factors and safety
of flight.
WEEK 6: While at dispatch this week, the instructor will become familiar with the remainder
of the Aero-Tech fleet. No, you won’t be checked out, but you must be able to answer customer questions about the aircraft, its performance and specifications. CFIs may use their
employee discount and Proficiency Account to pay for checkouts – or, volunteer to participate in one of the many non-revenue flights to log additional hours in make and model. Remember -
fly safe!
WEEK 7: While at dispatch this week, the instructor will learn how to manage student’s
success and make more money as a professional instructor.
WEEK 8: While at dispatch this week, the instructor will learn about the Master Instructor
Program and how to grow as an aviation citizen to promote our culture of safety.
- 8-1 The Master Instructor
- 8-2 Reserved for future course Coming Soon
- 8-3 ASF SkySpotter
- 8-4 CFI SEP
- 8-5 Coming Soon
- 8-6 The NALL Report
- 8-7 Coming Soon
- Download the Master Instructor Application and begin working on
requirements – bring your plan and timetable to meet requirements to the Chief. You can still earn the M-CFI pay raise without having the 2-years
met. Ask how!
- Schedule a speech to be given at a civic club before the end of Week 12.
- Write an article to have published.
- Survey the NTSB database of a make and model you commonly fly
WEEK 9: While at dispatch this week, the instructor will review flight department procedures
. There was much thrown at the new CFI in the beginning – so let’s review to make sure you’re
comfortable with the info! Yes, you must take the quiz a second time to receive credit for Week 9, buy hey - you’re gettin’ a raise!
WEEK 10: While at dispatch this week, you will review specific techniques for
uncomfortable flight conditions and situations. However, most of the week will be completing the many assignments you’ve been working on:
WEEK 11: While at dispatch this week, you will be oriented to the standards and objectives
of Aero-Tech’s instructor course and unique CFI peer-mentoring philosophy for a safe aviation industry.
WEEK 12: While at dispatch this week, the instructor will learn to take their aviation career
to new heights by introducing aircraft sales featuring the Cessna fleet family
- 12-1 Opportunities for Sales
- 12-2 The Cessna Fleet
- 12-7 Boot Camp Graduation
- Log onto www.se.cessna.com and view the information available on-line
- Conduct a sales demo ride under the supervision of Jim or Arlynn
- Send an e-mail to the Chief with your suggestions for training future
successful flight instructors
- Complete all Boot Camp projects then put in for your Boot Camp Graduation pay raise!
- Enroll in CFI Continuing Education at Aero-Tech for more learning
opportunities and pay raises
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