Instructor Courses
There are some key differences between a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and a Type Rating Instructor (TRI).
A SFI teaches in a simulated environment, while a TRI teaches in an actual aircraft. The SFI focuses on teaching technical skills like operating cockpit displays, flight management systems, and other advanced flight systems. The TRI, on the other hand, focuses on teaching the intricacies of specific aircraft models and their unique systems. In addition, a SFI's certification extends across multiple aircraft types, whereas a TRI's certification is limited to one specific aircraft type. While both types of instructors play an important role in pilot training, the SFI is more versatile and cost-effective in providing training for multiple aircraft types. However, when it comes to specific aircraft models, the expertise of a TRI is necessary to teach pilots the nuances of that aircraft.
SFI/TRI course
At GATS we offer both TRI and SFI on A320, A330, A340, A350, B737, B747, B757/B767
These courses are aimed at anyone who is willing to pass his/her knowledge and experience on to the next generation of pilots on these Types.
The TRI license can be issued with full or restricted privileges (limited to instruction within a simulator or LIFUS | unrestricted with base training - circuit training on real Aircraft available at extra cost).
Upon completion of the SFI/TRI course, GATS may offer you the opportunity, to join our instructor’s team on a freelance basis.
Theory:
Teaching & Learning* – 25 hours of lessons (separate course 3 days - see another course T&L on our website)
Technical Review – Minimum 10 hours of lessons (CBT Web-based - Home study and Classroom)
*not required if you are already a holder of one of the following qualifications indicated on your EASA license: TRI, SFI, MCCI, FI. The T&L course is like an MCC certificate for a Type rating course: the prerequisite for all EASA (I) Instructor ratings (i.e. TRI, IRI, FI, MCCI, etc.). So you do it only once in your life - no expiry date. Lifetime validity.
Practical:
4 FFS sessions
Breakdown: 12 hours training + 4h Assessment of Competence
The 4-day Course in the Full Flight Simulator will guide you through the EASA requirements in an interesting and motivating manner by our Senior Instructors.
The tutor provides practical training techniques from a practical Airline Training Standard perspective and it is connected to real Type Rating Courses.
Many case studies and reports from training are used to link theory and real-life instructor tasks.
Duration
Course duration: 4-7 days
Training Locations
GATS prides itself in being a flexible solution for our customers. We having locations and training centers all over the world and will make the necessary arrangements