Fundamentals of Instructing · Area I: Fundamentals of Instructing
Task E. Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- FI.I.E.K1Aviation instructor responsibilities, including:
- FI.I.E.K1aHelping learners
- FI.I.E.K1bProviding adequate instruction
- FI.I.E.K1cTraining to established standards of performance
- FI.I.E.K1dEmphasizing the positive
- FI.I.E.K1eMinimizing learner frustrations
- FI.I.E.K2Flight instructor responsibilities, including supervision and surveillance during training.
- FI.I.E.K3Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.
- FI.I.E.K4Professional development.
- FI.I.E.K5Instructor ethics and conduct.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- FI.I.E.R1Fulfilling instructor responsibilities.
- FI.I.E.R2Exhibiting professionalism.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).