As a Flight Instructor, you will need to master following:

• aircraft flight control systems
• common aviation safety regulations
• give theory lessons to pilots
• teach flying practices

More generally, a flight instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• apply intercultural teaching strategies
• apply teaching strategies
• apply technical communication skills
• assess students
• assessment processes
• assist students in their learning
• curriculum objectives
• ensure student welfare
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• observe student's progress
• operate cockpit control panels
• prepare lesson content
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• aviation meteorology
• facilitate teamwork between students
• manage resources for educational purposes
• perform flight manoeuvres
• perform routine flight operations checks
• perform take off and landing
• prepare examinations for vocational courses
• prepare syllabuses for vocational courses
• provide advice on pilot licence application procedures
• undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
• adapt training to labour market
• air force operations
• apply air force procedures
• apply military aviation regulations
• coordinate rescue missions
• evaluate education programmes
• operate radio navigation instruments
• perform classroom management
• provide lesson materials
• supervise crew
• train air force crew
• visual flight rules
• write work-related reports