Avro RJ/Bae146 Synthetic Flight Instructor Course (SFI)

In order to ensure consistent proficiency at the end of the course, certain qualifications are required for entry.

1. Hold (or have held) a CPL(A) or ATPL(A) in the appropriate aircraft category
2. Have completed within a period of 12 months a proficiency check as set out in Appendix I to PART FCL on a flight simulator of the applicable type
3. Have completed 1500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot airplanes
4. Have been as an observer in 3 route sectors on the flight deck of the applicable aircraft type or have completed 2 line orientated flight training based simulator sessions conducted by qualified flight crew on the flight deck of the applicable type. These simulator sessions shall include 2 flights between 2 different aerodromes with duration of at least 2 hours each, and the associated preflight planning and debriefing.