General - Flight Instructor Rating Assessment

Class 1 — Aeroplane, Helicopter and Class 1 — Aerobatic

1. Teaching Competency:
   
   
   1. Demonstrates above average communication skills
      
      
   2. Applies learning factors and techniques of instruction in a manner that would set an example for an instructor trainee;
      
      
   3. Demonstrates an excellent application of the essential background knowledge required for the task or exercise being taught;
      
      
   4. Presents technical information to the student accurately and with a good depth of knowledge;
      
      
   5. Demonstrates excellent control of the lesson and very efficient use of time;
      
      
   6. Demonstrates a very effective instructional explanation while demonstrating a task or manoeuvre;
      
      
   7. Obtains a high degree of student involvement;
      
      
   8. Demonstrates an above average ability to demonstrate, analyze and correct simulated common errors related to the task or manoeuvre being taught;
      
      
   9. Demonstrates a very good understanding of training techniques and testing standards;
      
      
   10. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to train new instructors.
       
       
2. Evaluation of Student Performance:
   
   
   1. Confirms student understanding;
      
      
   2. Readily identifies errors in the performance of flight manoeuvres and suggests a variety of effective strategies for improvement;
      
      
   3. Adapts well to role-play, as the instructor and as the trainee.
      
      
3. Flight Proficiency:
   
   
   1. Performs flight manoeuvres with no major deviations from the level of competency required for the issuance of the Commercial Pilot Licence, while giving flight instruction; and for aerobatics when no major deviations occur while performing the requisite aerobatic manoeuvres;
      
      
   2. Demonstrates an excellent understanding of training techniques and testing standards.
      
      
4. Supervisory Knowledge:
   
   
   1. Demonstrates an understanding of the responsibilities of a Chief Flight Instructor;
      
      
   2. Demonstrates administrative knowledge appropriate for the supervision of a staff of instructors;
      
      
   3. Demonstrates knowledge of the requirement for direct supervision of Class 4 Flight Instructors.