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PGA07 · February 19th, 2008, 12:18

Just wanted to get an idea from those who have changed careers; how long from the time you started your training until you were employed with your first flying job?

I understand this could vary widely depending upon if you went the Academy route or the FBO rounte. I also understand it will vary based on whether or not you were employed full-time or not.

My plan of action is to go the FBO route and fly 3 or 4 days a week, while maintaining my present job. I am fortunate in the fact that I have the flexibility to due so. I am hoping that I will be instructing within 2 years.

Right now I am looking at going the following route for the ratings:

Private
Inst/Comm.
CFI/II
ME
MEI

We will see when the time comes, I may do the Comm. in the multi ac.

Anyone have any thoughts or see any flaws with this?

February 19th, 2008, 12:18	#1
PGA07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Valley - Phoenix Posts: 694	Expected Timeframe to Instructing Job Just wanted to get an idea from those who have changed careers; how long from the time you started your training until you were employed with your first flying job? I understand this could vary widely depending upon if you went the Academy route or the FBO rounte. I also understand it will vary based on whether or not you were employed full-time or not. My plan of action is to go the FBO route and fly 3 or 4 days a week, while maintaining my present job. I am fortunate in the fact that I have the flexibility to due so. I am hoping that I will be instructing within 2 years. Right now I am looking at going the following route for the ratings: Private Inst/Comm. CFI/II ME MEI We will see when the time comes, I may do the Comm. in the multi ac. Anyone have any thoughts or see any flaws with this? __________________ "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!"