CFI
70,892 active · 57 states · refreshed 2026-05-02 · FAA Airmen DB
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- CFII · Airplane Instrument 51,688
- CFI · Single & Multi-Engine Airplane 34,130
- CFI · Single-Engine Airplane 29,109
- CFI · Helicopter 7,150
- CFII · Helicopter Instrument 3,322
- MEI · Multi-Engine Airplane 2,269
- CFI · Glider 1,972
- CFII · Instrument 1,695
Most CFIs hold multiple ratings — totals exceed total CFI count.
Pilot certificate level
- ATP 39,060
- Commercial 18,955
- T 64
- Private 54
- Student 1
Medical certificate
- Class 1 39,328
- Class 2 13,069
- Class 3 4,525