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reefteaser · July 9th, 2002, 09:35

After earning my private wings at 36 I finally built up enough hours to get my commercial last fall and my instructors ticket in December. I left my former career and have been instructing full time since, earning my CFII and MEI along the way. The owner of the school I work for is super and I've had many great experiences. I get to fly a variety of aircraft, and have been to many cool locations on cross countries. Money can be made if you're willing to work (I'm there six days a work, sometimes seven) and I continue to make "contacts" that may someday lead to something more.
Unlike some of the other instructors, I'm in no hurry to get a so-called "real" flying job. I take my new profession seriously, and I can honestly say for the first time in my life, I enjoy going to work, and I'm proud of what I do.
Perhaps someday I will go on to bigger and better things, but right now, I'm enjoying the ride.
This is not to say it's all been easy and without sacrafice. It took some time and hard work to build up my business. Without the support from my wife and family, none of this would ever have been possible and I'd still be wearing a suit with a larger income. Funny how I used to think those things were important.

July 9th, 2002, 09:35	#6
reefteaser Newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 23	Re: Financial Planning / outline for the airline career After earning my private wings at 36 I finally built up enough hours to get my commercial last fall and my instructors ticket in December. I left my former career and have been instructing full time since, earning my CFII and MEI along the way. The owner of the school I work for is super and I've had many great experiences. I get to fly a variety of aircraft, and have been to many cool locations on cross countries. Money can be made if you're willing to work (I'm there six days a work, sometimes seven) and I continue to make "contacts" that may someday lead to something more. Unlike some of the other instructors, I'm in no hurry to get a so-called "real" flying job. I take my new profession seriously, and I can honestly say for the first time in my life, I enjoy going to work, and I'm proud of what I do. Perhaps someday I will go on to bigger and better things, but right now, I'm enjoying the ride. This is not to say it's all been easy and without sacrafice. It took some time and hard work to build up my business. Without the support from my wife and family, none of this would ever have been possible and I'd still be wearing a suit with a larger income. Funny how I used to think those things were important.