Becoming a Career CFI with Jason Miller of The Finer Points
In this episode of Fly the Transition, I sit down with one of the most recognizable voices in flight training—Jason Miller, creator of Learn the Finer Points. Jason shares his journey to becoming a full-time, in-demand Certified Flight Instructor and how he built The Finer Points into one of the most respected aviation education platforms in the industry.
We dive deep into:
Why Jason chose the path of a career CFI
The origin story and evolution of The Finer Points podcast and brand
Practical tips on how you can become a high-value CFI
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your CFI journey, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.
🌐 Check out Jason’s courses, podcast, and training tools at learnthefinerpoints.com
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