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Gain the practical teaching and learning techniques needed to operate confidently as an SFI/TRI.
Delivered over 25 hours, this focused 3-day course prepares you for the realities of both classroom and simulator training.
Grounded in real-world practice, the course gives you the tools and confidence to shape the next generation of pilots.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the role and responsibilities of an effective SFI/TRI instructor
Build practical facilitation skills through hands-on exercises and role plays
Plan, deliver, and structure engaging training in both classroom and simulator environments
Apply Human Factors, CRM, and threat and error management in your instruction
Evaluate student performance through assessment, testing, and feedback
This teaching and learning course provides practical instruction in questioning techniques, student evaluation, performance assessment, and Threat and Error Management (TEM).
We bridge the gap between theory and the flight deck through case studies and real-life scenarios, preparing you for the complex operational challenges of the instructor role.
Guided by our philosophy, “Training for Pilots – By Pilots,” you will learn from experienced current or former SFIs/TRIs. The course goes beyond EASA requirements to deliver a focused, motivating learning experience specifically tailored to your development as type rating instructor.
A Type Rating Instructor (TRI) course is a professional qualification that authorises experienced pilots to instruct on a specific aircraft type. The full TRI training path is structured in three parts:
Part 1 – Teaching & Learning (AMC1 FCL.920): A mandatory 25-hour module focused on instructional techniques. It develops core competencies in teaching, performance assessment, and the integration of Threat and Error Management (TEM) and CRM, based on AMC1 FCL.930.FI guidance.
Part 2 – Technical Training: Focused on aircraft-specific knowledge. This includes at least 10 hours of theoretical instruction to develop lesson plans and strengthen briefing and debriefing skills, tailored to the aircraft type and operation (multi-pilot or single-pilot).
Part 3 – Flight Instruction: Practical training in a simulator or aircraft, covering both normal and abnormal operations. Minimum requirements are typically 5 hours (SP) or 10 hours (MP).
Our course covers Part 1 (Teaching & Learning) – the essential pedagogical foundation of the TRI rating. It ensures you can translate your technical expertise into structured, and high-quality instruction in line with regulatory requirements.
To qualify as a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) or Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI), you must meet specific regulatory prerequisites regarding licensing, flight hours, and recent activity.
For both roles, you must hold (or have held) a CPL, MPL, or ATPL in the relevant aircraft category and have successfully completed a recent proficiency check on the applicable type:
When you join our Type Rating Instructor (Part 1) course, we focus on giving you the tools and confidence to step into the instructor role from day one.
As part of the 3-day Teaching and Learning course, you will receive:
The programme is built around AMC1 FCL.920 and focuses on the core skills you need in the instructor role.
During the course, you will develop the ability to:
The training combines theory and practice, so you get a feel for how the competencies are applied in real training environments.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Teaching and Learning (T&L) certificate.
The course meets EASA Part-FCL requirements and documents the 25 hours of required instructional training. As this is the core Teaching & Learning module, you would normally not need to repeat it if you later add other instructor ratings (e.g. TRI, SFI, MCCI).
For FI, SFI, and TRI Teaching & Learning modules, NaviMinds delivers all training in collaboration with Copenhagen AirTaxi under ATO approval DK/ATO/001.
Widely recognised as an industry benchmark in Human Factors, NaviMinds has spent decades refining how airlines train and develop SFI and TRI instructors. This experience is built directly into the Teaching & Learning (Part 1) course.
We follow a simple principle: training for pilots – by pilots. You will be trained by current or former TRIs/SFIs who understand the realities of the instructor role.
The focus throughout is practical – how to brief, debrief, assess, and support learning in real training environments – so what you take from the course can be applied directly in the simulator and classroom.
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To become a TRI, you must meet the requirements set out in EASA Part-FCL (FCL.915.TRI). While details vary depending on aircraft category, the path generally includes:
The Teaching & Learning module forms the foundation of the TRI training and is typically only completed once, even if you later add additional instructor ratings.
To become a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI), you must meet the requirements set out in EASA Part-FCL (FCL.915.SFI).
In general, this includes:
The Teaching & Learning module forms the foundation of the SFI training and is typically only completed once, even if you later add additional instructor ratings.
The main difference lies in the training environment and scope of instruction.
A Type Rating Instructor (TRI) is authorised to conduct training in both the aircraft and the simulator. This includes simulator sessions, base training (circuits), and line training.
A Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) conducts training exclusively in a flight simulator (FSTD/FFS) and does not instruct in the aircraft.
Both roles share the same Teaching & Learning (Part 1) foundation. The core instructor skills – such as briefing, debriefing, assessment, and TEM – are the same regardless.
Yes. The course is fully compliant with EASA Part-FCL (AMC1 FCL.920) requirements.
EASA specifies that instructor training must combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a focus on developing core instructional skills such as:
The 25-hour programme is structured around this balance, combining theory with practical application throughout.
Upon completion, you will receive documentation of the required training hours – forming the mandatory core module for instructor qualifications (TRI, SFI, FI, and MCCI). This module is typically only completed once and can be used when adding additional instructor ratings.
For FI, SFI, and TRI modules, training is delivered in collaboration with Copenhagen AirTaxi under ATO approval DK/ATO/001.
For TRI and SFI instructor qualifications, EASA requires a minimum of 25 hours of dedicated Teaching & Learning training.
This is the first step in your instructor training and must be completed before you move on to the technical and instructional parts of the rating.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Teaching & Learning (T&L) certificate.
This certificate meets EASA Part-FCL requirements and documents the required 25 hours of Teaching & Learning training.
For FI, SFI, and TRI Teaching & Learning modules, training is delivered in collaboration with Copenhagen AirTaxi under ATO approval DK/ATO/001.
The course fee is €1,399 per participant (VAT exempt), whether you attend in the classroom or virtually.
The fee covers the full 25-hour EASA-compliant programme, all course materials, and your Teaching & Learning (T&L) certificate upon successful completion.
Training takes place in Copenhagen or as a live virtual course. We offer discounted rates for group bookings.
When booking through our website, you pay 10% upfront, with the remaining balance invoiced after confirmation.
Option 1: Reserve your seat by paying a 10% deposit upon booking. We will send an invoice for the remaining balance approximately two weeks before the course begins.
Option 2: Secure your spot by paying the full amount upfront using Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, or Mastercard.
Option 3: If you prefer to pay via invoice, please contact us to reserve your seat.
Let us know your preferred payment method, and we make sure to find a solution.
Yes. The Teaching & Learning module forms the foundation of all EASA instructor ratings and can be combined with additional training such as TRI, SFI, or MCCI courses.
In practice, this means you complete the Teaching & Learning module first, and then continue with the technical and instructional parts of the specific rating you are pursuing.
The course is delivered in accordance with EASA Part-FCL requirements and is conducted in collaboration with Copenhagen AirTaxi under ATO approval DK/ATO/001.
This means the course is accepted by airlines and ATOs operating under EASA regulations.
The course is delivered both as an in-person training programme at our facility in Copenhagen and online via Zoom.
Our online sessions are live and instructor-led, so you’re working directly with the group throughout.
Whichever format you choose, you’ll take part in the same discussions, group exercises, and training scenarios, and complete the full 25-hour Teaching & Learning requirement for your rating.
Take the first step in your instructor training by completing the 3-day Teaching & Learning course – required before moving on to your TRI/SFI rating.
