Renew Instructor Rating
 

I used to be a QFI many years ago before starting an airline career ( last Instructor flight circa 1997 ). Would I have to do the whole Instructor course again from scratch considering that I'm still flying commercially with a JAA ATPL? I'd be interested in taking it up part time again as long as the renewal cost is sensible but I fear that might not be the case considering the 18 year gap. Advice appreciated. Thanks .... C.

FI Seminar and training as required to pass a Profficiency Check. Lots of people return with a few hours revision.

chulmleigh - be interested to know why you were thinking of returning?

chulmleigh, did you mean 'QFI' (a military-only qualification) or 'FI' - civil flying instructor (as it was then)?

There aren't many credits available for ex-QFIs these days, but to renew a civil flight instructor certificate, do as Whopity suggested.

Sorry guys I've been out of it for so many years! I meant ( QFI ) Qualified Flying Instructor ( civilian ) as opposed to Assistant Flying Instructor ( AFI ) as it was known then. I've got quite a lot of free time these days working 2 weeks on / off in Corporate flying so I'm toying with the idea of getting back into it. I wouldn't dream of muscling in on anyone's job but if there was a need for a part time Instructor to fill in any gaps at my local flying club I'd be interested. Just thought I'd try & find out what's involved in getting the rating back. Thanks for your replies .... C.

chulmleigh - wasn't for a moment suggesting you would be 'muscling in' on anyone, just genuinely interested, that is all. I think it's good to have a mix of instructors from different backgrounds.

I remember when I was nearing completion of my IR the CFI said to a few of us 'If you're interested in money, join an airline, but if you're interested in flying, instruct...'

RE:
 

Hi there,
only think you have to do is to comply with FCL.940.FI of Ec 1178/2011
It means you need to pass the FI/IRI refresher course and than the Assesment of competence with FIE(A).
Should you need help with this, feel free to contact me. I am examiner also.

It is a Seminar and there is no exam!

RE"
 

of course. It is the seminar and than followed by Assesment of competence (Exam) with FIE(A)

Any FI refresher courses available outside of UK?

FI refresher course
 

Some start soon in Belgium

Renew FI
 

Two sessions to undergo:
1. FI refresher course
2. Assesment competence flight
My question, can it be done with any properly rated examiner or must she/he have the FII qualification? Thanks!
Should probably be a FIE