Society of Aviation & Flight Educators
Master Instructor Continuing Education Program
MICEP
Recognizing Excellence in Aviation Education Since 1997
Are you the kind of educator who…
STRIVES
to be the best you can be — whether in the air or in the classroom?
PURSUES
lifelong learning and professional development?
BELIEVES
in mentorship and helping others reach their full potential?
Then MICEP is for you.
Achieve distinction as a Master Instructor and join a nationally respected community of aviation educators. Open to all aviation educators, regardless of organizational affiliation.
About the program
Built by educators, for educators
A prestigious, internationally recognized credentialing program that celebrates instructional excellence, professional growth, and community service. Originally developed by educators for educators — now a proud cornerstone of SAFE.
30+
Years of excellence
650+
Aviation educators accredited
1,400+
Designations earned
49
States, plus 7 countries
Five credential designations
Each designation recognizes excellence in a different area of aviation education.
Requirements for each designation →
Master CFI
Airplane
Master CFI
Helicopter
Master CFI
Aerobatic
Master Ground Instructor
IGI / AGI
Master Aviation Educator
Academics
The process
Three steps to accreditation
1
Learn how it works
Review the requirements and see examples of qualifying activities.
2
Build your portfolio
Document your teaching, professional development and service to the aviation community.
3
Submit for peer review
Upload your portfolio through Submittable. Accreditation runs for two years.
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