Find FAA-certified flight instructors in Alaska. AviatorDB tracks 1,017 active flight instructors across Alaska, with major hubs in ANCHORAGE, WASILLA, EAGLE RIVER, FAIRBANKS, and PALMER. Search the FAA's official airman registry below to verify a certified flight instructor's certificate status, ratings, and credentials — refreshed monthly from the FAA's primary source. Whether you're hiring, scheduling training, or verifying a referral, AviatorDB's database covers every active CFI registered in the state.
NameCity
Kim Brian Wright
Anchorage
Katherine Elizabeth Writer
Anchorage
George Robert Wyse
Anchorage
John Gareth Yarbrough
Anchorage
Jay Jonathan Yeager
Soldotna
Michael Joseph Yorke
Chugiak
James Wesley Young
Valdez
Marina Gabrielle Young
Anchorage
Mikaela Rose Young
Fairbanks
Richard Henry Young
Eagle River
Thomas Michael Young
Homer
Hugh Thomas Youngers
Wasilla
Anton Aleksandrovich Yudzitski
Sutton
Matthew Abel Zeigler
Palmer
Keenan Bruce Zerkel
Anchorage
Justin Wayne Zimmerman
Galena
Philip Jan Zygmunt
Aleknagik
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How to find a CFI in Alaska
- Use the search box above to filter by last name, first name, or city.
- Browse the 1,017 flight instructors currently registered in Alaska.
- Click any name to view the full FAA certificate record — ratings, medical class, and issuance date.
- Cross-reference results at airmen.faa.gov for primary-source verification.
Alaska CFI statistics
There are 1,017 active flight instructors currently registered in Alaska, ranking #23 nationally for CFI count.
Top cities by CFI count
- ANCHORAGE
- WASILLA
- EAGLE RIVER
- FAIRBANKS
- PALMER
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find a CFI in Alaska?
- AviatorDB lists every active FAA-certificated flight instructor (CFI) in Alaska. Use the search box above to look up by last name, or browse the table to see all 1,017 CFIs registered in Alaska. Each result links to a certificate detail page showing ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI), medical class, and last issuance date. Records are refreshed monthly from the FAA's official airmen registry.
- How many CFIs are in Alaska?
- As of the most recent FAA refresh, Alaska has 1,017 active Certified Flight Instructors. The largest concentrations are in ANCHORAGE, WASILLA, EAGLE RIVER, FAIRBANKS, and PALMER. Alaska ranks #23 nationally for CFI count.
- Are these Alaska flight instructor records current?
- Yes. AviatorDB syncs the FAA airmen registry monthly, so Alaska CFI records reflect the most recent official update. Individual instructors may have made certificate or rating changes since the last sync; for primary-source verification, cross-check at airmen.faa.gov.
- What's the difference between a CFI, CFII, and MEI?
- A CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) can teach private and commercial pilot certificates in airplanes. A CFII (Certified Flight Instructor — Instrument) adds the instrument-rating instruction privilege. An MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor) adds multi-engine instruction. AviatorDB lists all three under the Flight Instructors category; click any instructor's name to see their specific ratings.
- Can I verify a flight instructor's certificate directly with the FAA?
- Yes. The FAA's official airmen inquiry tool at airmen.faa.gov is the primary source. AviatorDB pulls from the same registry monthly to give you faster searchable access; for official certificate verification (employment, insurance, schools), use the FAA tool as your final reference.