Find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in Montana

515 certified flight instructors

Find FAA-certified flight instructors in Montana. AviatorDB tracks 515 active flight instructors across Montana, with major hubs in BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, MISSOULA, HELENA, and KALISPELL. 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.

How to find a CFI in Montana

  1. Use the search box above to filter by last name, first name, or city.
  2. Browse the 515 flight instructors currently registered in Montana.
  3. Click any name to view the full FAA certificate record — ratings, medical class, and issuance date.
  4. Cross-reference results at airmen.faa.gov for primary-source verification.

Montana CFI statistics

There are 515 active flight instructors currently registered in Montana, ranking #38 nationally for CFI count.

Top cities by CFI count

  • BILLINGS
  • BOZEMAN
  • MISSOULA
  • HELENA
  • KALISPELL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a CFI in Montana?
AviatorDB lists every active FAA-certificated flight instructor (CFI) in Montana. Use the search box above to look up by last name, or browse the table to see all 515 CFIs registered in Montana. 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 Montana?
As of the most recent FAA refresh, Montana has 515 active Certified Flight Instructors. The largest concentrations are in BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, MISSOULA, HELENA, and KALISPELL. Montana ranks #38 nationally for CFI count.
Are these Montana flight instructor records current?
Yes. AviatorDB syncs the FAA airmen registry monthly, so Montana 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.