Becoming an instructor is a great way to build your hours and really expand on your ability as a pilot. You will learn many new flying techniques and develop your communication skills which are vital to becoming a good instructor.
Instructing is a very rewarding career and there are many job opportunities available. The Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) is split into two components; the theory component and the flying.
The theory component consists of one exam called principle methods of instruction (PMI) which is all about teaching methods and dealing with different kinds of student personalities.
The flying component consists of 40 hours in the air and also covers lesson briefings in depth which you must be able to present.