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February 19th, 2008, 12:18
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Chi-Town Burb's
Posts: 596
|  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?
__________________ Gone Fishin'.....................Once The Lakes Thaw! "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!" |
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February 19th, 2008, 12:31
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| Old Skool  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Live in Temple, TX - From Ithaca, NY - Wish I was on an island in Fiji
Posts: 1,905
| Re: Expected Timeframe to Instructing Job 2 years is completely doable. I am at 10 months, have kept a very full-time job, and have 227TT with PPl/IFR. If I continued full-time at work, I think I could easily knock out the remaining ratings in that timeframe. Once you get passed the PPL and IFR, the ratings are alot less flying and alot more studying it seems! Why are you waiting until you get the CFI license to do the ME? I would get it with the commercial, either initial or as an add-on. That way if a good deal, such as budy wanting a safety pilot, or something else comes up in a twin, you have the availability.
__________________ CFI, CFII, MEI, AMEL, ASEL, IFR, IGI 450TT 90ME Ex- USAF C141B Crewmember Ex- Cube Monkey Getting paid to fly! (little stuff) |
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February 19th, 2008, 12:51
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Chi-Town Burb's
Posts: 596
| Re: Expected Timeframe to Instructing Job Quote:
Just thought I would instruct for a while and build some $ before I went and did the ME. However, I do see where you are coming from. The scary thing is these will be the easiest decisions. I think the tougher ones will come once I am employable. Do I go 135 or 121, how long do I instruct, etc., etc. It will be fun! I think 91 is where I ultimately want to be though. We will see and I am sure by that time, the whole dang industry will be twisted 10's over and then some. They say patience is a virtue....................the older you get the less patience and virtue you have!
__________________ Gone Fishin'.....................Once The Lakes Thaw! "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!" | |
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February 21st, 2008, 17:42
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City MO
Posts: 327
 | Re: Expected Timeframe to Instructing Job Two years is very doable, and if you have the flexibility to keep your current job that is highly advisable. You may want to get your ME along with your Comm, but theres nothing inherently wrong with waiting either. The current "easiest/fastest route" is a part 121 regional, but that could all change. If you enjoy instructing and want to build your hours, you will have more options- whether that be holding out for the regional you want, or considering a part 135 opportunity. |
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