I agree with FFF that the CPL theory needs changing so that is more closely meets the needs of the flight instructor.. Of course one issue is what how to train people generically across a whole load of different areas. As an FI I could instruct at Jerez or teach PPLs so the licence should encapsulate all those potential career routes.
Im afraid that lot of this discussion is really about reducing cost and time for PPL people wanting to teach rather than improving standards.. they could then accept a lower wage because of their reduced training costs
The CPL is a level above PPL and normally one would expect that person to have a higher standard of flying.
The teaching bit comes after that - FIC instructors should not have to teach Bloggs to fly just to teach...
As for a teaching qualification - one could do one at the local college and it will cover a whole load of stuff not taught to FIs about teaching.. Blooms Theory - Psychomotor skills domain etc..
Last edited by RVR800; 27th April 2006 at 08:45.