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CFI

70,892 active · 57 states · refreshed 2026-05-02 · FAA Airmen DB

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By rating · top 8

  • 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