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Advanced Ground Instructor

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Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Advanced Ground Instructor certificate authorizes an individual to provide ground training. Advanced Ground Instructors provide ground training on the aeronautical knowledge areas required for the issuance of any certificate or rating under this part except for the aeronautical knowledge areas required for an instrument rating; ground training required for any flight review except for the training required for an instrument rating; and provides recommendation for a knowledge test required for the issuance of any certificate or rating except for an instrument rating. Applicants must meet experience requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Certifying Organization

Federal Aviation Administration

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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