Single Engine Sea Instructor

[Otterjock]

OK, here is the question:

Can a CFI that has a Commercial Single Engine Sea rating, instruct students for a SES add-on rating?

Seems like a straight forward yes answer but I have been told no by some fellow pilots who when pressed cannot offer any back up to their positions.

 

[rickair7777]

OK, here is the question:

Can a CFI that has a Commercial Single Engine Sea rating, instruct students for a SES add-on rating?

Seems like a straight forward yes answer but I have been told no by some fellow pilots who when pressed cannot offer any back up to their positions.

Yes! There's no such thing as a CFI-Seaplane, so you just need a regular CFI (or MEI whichever) and a ASES or AMES rating on your commercial.

 

[A Squared]

Seems like a straight forward yes answer but I have been told no by some fellow pilots who when pressed cannot offer any back up to their positions.

Ok. next time you run into one of those guys, ask them what *is* the proper certificate for instructing in a single engine seaplane.

If they tell you instructor, single engine seaplane, start laughing. There is no such thing.