Hello all,
I'm a CFI at ERAU, and I went to the job fair on campus this week. Several regional and cargo courier recruiters seemed to like me
I'm finishing up my MBA in about 6 months, and plan to move on then, which I told them....hopefully the doors will still be open. The folks with American Eagle and ASA called me the next day pushing me to get my app in to them. While this is all good news, before I go full bore into the application process, I was wondering if some of you regional pilots could give me some insight into the following: AirNet, Am Eagle, ExpressJet, PSA, and ASA. I never thought I'd be able to pick and chose like this, I'm not even entirely certain the regional route is for me (I've always favored the 135 cargo/corporate side). This was pleasantly surprising...it looks like the industry is still in the upswing for the moment. When I looked for a CFI job several years ago, it took four months to get any response....this is alot different.
Almost all of the instructors I was hired with here have moved on, many to the above companies, so I have alot of information on the training, bases, pay, etc., but any info would be appreciated, especially on the general QOL. In short are you happy with your decision? I've been instructing for over three years now, and want to plan my next move very carefully...I'd like to find somewhere I can stay long-term, but with opportunities for advancement. I have a wife, but she used to be a flight attendant and is used to the airline life, and we're willing to move wherever necessary. I'll continue to research this on my own, but any advice would be appreciated. Thanks alot.
-Brock