Find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in New York

How to find a CFI in New York

1. Use the search box above to filter by last name, first name, or city.
2. Browse the 1,581 flight instructors currently registered in New York.
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.

New York CFI statistics

There are 1,581 active flight instructors currently registered in New York, ranking #16 nationally for CFI count.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a CFI in New York?

AviatorDB lists every active FAA-certificated flight instructor (CFI) in New York. Use the search box above to look up by last name, or browse the table to see all 1,581 CFIs registered in New York. 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 New York?

As of the most recent FAA refresh, New York has 1,581 active Certified Flight Instructors. The largest concentrations are in NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, ROCHESTER, BRONX, and STATEN ISLAND. New York ranks #16 nationally for CFI count.

Are these New York flight instructor records current?

Yes. AviatorDB syncs the FAA airmen registry monthly, so New York 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.

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