Life After FSA

FSIPILOT · April 3rd, 2003, 08:49

Hey Gang...

It's been a few weeks since I left sleepy Vero. I'm thankful having left because of a job offer, it's corp. and should lead to a right seat. Just wanted to drop a line to the FSA crew and wish you all the best.

B

rausda27 · April 3rd, 2003, 10:37

Rub it in why don't ya....I also left about a month ago..but to an instructing job three states away....now wondering if I will ever get the call back....

EatSleepFly · April 3rd, 2003, 11:18

I also have been out of FSI for around a month (not quite) now...and am instructing in "Part-61 Land". Its different, I think I'd rather instruct at a place like FlightSafety where the students are serious about flying, but hey, I'm building hours (faster than some FSI instructors), and getting paid to fly, so I should not be complaining. Anyways...back to work...got 2 more students today!

pscraig · April 3rd, 2003, 13:59

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Gang...

It's been a few weeks since I left sleepy Vero. I'm thankful having left because of a job offer, it's corp. and should lead to a right seat. Just wanted to drop a line to the FSA crew and wish you all the best.

B

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you a former FSI CFI, or student?

IcarusGR · April 3rd, 2003, 14:52

Hey guys what are your working hours for Instructor outside of FlightSafety ?? ... 9 to 5 job ? or can you make your own scheduales ? ...

rausda27 · April 3rd, 2003, 15:21

I make my own schedule. I am payed a weekly salary so I usually plan on spending time at the FBO 9-5, Mon-Fri. Then if anything is scheduled on the weekend I come in for whatever the schedule dictates. I was wasn't paid a base salary, I probably wouldn't spend as much time at the FBO, but on the other hand you will never make any potential student contacts unless you are activley there, or unless they have the staff that will sign students up for you. Hope that answers your question.....

IcarusGR · April 3rd, 2003, 15:44

Thanks A lot !,

I sent you a email btw ..

bye bye.

EatSleepFly · April 3rd, 2003, 17:34

I'm paid a monthly salary (plus some hourly), so I have to be there 8 hrs. a day whether I'm flying or not. If the weather's super crappy, and theres nobody around I don't stick around, but I'm basically expected to be there. I work 6 days a week and usually work 10-6, but now with daylight savings time it'll probably be more like 11-8. Days like today with back to back students all day go fast. Days with crappy weather and/or no students go reallllly slooooowwwwww.

FSIPILOT · April 4th, 2003, 07:51

Student

JJOB757 · April 5th, 2003, 16:12

Hey all,
Left Flightsafety after CIME in Nov, found a job instructing in sunny Tampa. Did not want to take a chance on that waiting list.

bumflip · April 5th, 2003, 16:18

JJOB757 · April 8th, 2003, 23:11

Yes, out of PIE, how about you?

davetheflyer · April 9th, 2003, 10:29

[ QUOTE ]
Out of PIE?

[/ QUOTE ]

I hope not, I'm still hungry.

cimepilot · April 13th, 2003, 21:00

I've joined the the others in Part 61 land. It has been a while since I've posted but I have been actively working as a CFI. Luckily, I landed a job in Florida. I never interviewed with FSI and am still debating whether or not I will.

For tose frustrated with the CFI pool at FSA, be assured there is life and jobs outside the realm of VRB and FSA. I logged 30 hours my first two weeks as a CFI. That is probably more than many IPs at FSA right now. If I continue at that pace, I'll have 1200 TT in less than 18 months. Not a bad deal! Stick with it guys and gals! It will happen and the industry will rebound. Be ready when it does and you'll find a job in those sought-after-airlines.

Visceral · April 14th, 2003, 15:41

[ QUOTE ]
I've joined the the others in Part 61 land. It has been a while since I've posted but I have been actively working as a CFI. Luckily, I landed a job in Florida. I never interviewed with FSI and am still debating whether or not I will.

For tose frustrated with the CFI pool at FSA, be assured there is life and jobs outside the realm of VRB and FSA. I logged 30 hours my first two weeks as a CFI. That is probably more than many IPs at FSA right now. If I continue at that pace, I'll have 1200 TT in less than 18 months. Not a bad deal! Stick with it guys and gals! It will happen and the industry will rebound. Be ready when it does and you'll find a job in those sought-after-airlines.

[/ QUOTE ]

I too was lucky enough to get a CFI job after FSA. Problem is, I don't have any students yet. The crap weather that recently sat over the Southeast didn't help the cause either. Why don't you send a few students to me cimepilot. I wouldn't want you to get those hours too quickly and lose out on the whole CFI experience thing. Now, lemme see what flavor of Ramen noodles I'll dine on tonight.....OH look, there's roasted pork chop flavor!!!

cimepilot · April 14th, 2003, 21:49

After re-reading my post, I realize it may have sounded a bit arrogant and cocky. In no way did I intend for it to come across as such. The point of my post was to give encouragement to current FSA students and let them know that despit the wait to become an IP at FSA, there are other jobs for CFIs. FlightSafety has a great CFI program and if you sucessfully complete it you will be more than prepared to get a job as a CFI at some other school or FBO.

JJOB757 · April 14th, 2003, 22:11

Same here, not trying to sound cocky either. I consider myself lucky to have a job instructing right now, and as long as we all stick to our goals and do the right thing, it will work out in the long run. And yes, the Coast Guard is still at PIE, along with a few airlines, and some cargo stuff going on. Great experience for students and instructors. Still have not gotten that "dogfight" in the pattern feeling that was so unique about Vero. Good luck to all, dont get discouraged, we all have some dues to pay.

TrcB777 · April 15th, 2003, 16:34

Hockey is dumb

JDMcFly · April 15th, 2003, 17:56

[ QUOTE ]
Hockey is dumb

[/ QUOTE ]

Where did that come from?

And no it isn't!

JJOB757 · April 15th, 2003, 22:36

Sounds like some ignorant non hockey fan wishing hockey came to Ohio a long time ago. Shame on him.

JDMcFly · April 16th, 2003, 00:17

It brought up an interesting point though.

I believe there is scientific evidence to be gathered that could prove a distinct link in a love for flying and hockey. Not in everyone, but I know a good heaping handful of aviators that are also into hockey, more so than you would see in other interests

ready2fly · April 16th, 2003, 12:24

[ QUOTE ]
but I know a good heaping handful of aviators that are also into hockey, more so than you would see in other interests

[/ QUOTE ]

Ever heard of a little thing called the NFL??

E_Dawg · April 16th, 2003, 18:01

I once went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out AHAHAHAHAHHAHA

chris6387 · April 16th, 2003, 18:29

Go Flyers!

chunk75 · April 16th, 2003, 21:28

Broad Street Bullies...hell yeah!

April 3rd, 2003, 08:49	#1
FSIPILOT Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Florida, U.S.A. Posts: 210	Life After FSA Hey Gang... It's been a few weeks since I left sleepy Vero. I'm thankful having left because of a job offer, it's corp. and should lead to a right seat. Just wanted to drop a line to the FSA crew and wish you all the best. B

April 3rd, 2003, 10:37	#2
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,275	Re: Life After FSA Rub it in why don't ya....I also left about a month ago..but to an instructing job three states away....now wondering if I will ever get the call back....

April 3rd, 2003, 11:18	#3
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: Life After FSA I also have been out of FSI for around a month (not quite) now...and am instructing in "Part-61 Land". Its different, I think I'd rather instruct at a place like FlightSafety where the students are serious about flying, but hey, I'm building hours (faster than some FSI instructors), and getting paid to fly, so I should not be complaining. Anyways...back to work...got 2 more students today!

April 3rd, 2003, 13:59	#4
pscraig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,021	Re: Life After FSA [ QUOTE ] Hey Gang... It's been a few weeks since I left sleepy Vero. I'm thankful having left because of a job offer, it's corp. and should lead to a right seat. Just wanted to drop a line to the FSA crew and wish you all the best. B [/ QUOTE ] Are you a former FSI CFI, or student?

April 3rd, 2003, 14:52	#5
IcarusGR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 122	Re: Life After FSA Hey guys what are your working hours for Instructor outside of FlightSafety ?? ... 9 to 5 job ? or can you make your own scheduales ? ...

April 3rd, 2003, 15:21	#6
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,275	Re: Life After FSA I make my own schedule. I am payed a weekly salary so I usually plan on spending time at the FBO 9-5, Mon-Fri. Then if anything is scheduled on the weekend I come in for whatever the schedule dictates. I was wasn't paid a base salary, I probably wouldn't spend as much time at the FBO, but on the other hand you will never make any potential student contacts unless you are activley there, or unless they have the staff that will sign students up for you. Hope that answers your question.....

April 3rd, 2003, 15:44	#7
IcarusGR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 122	Re: Life After FSA Thanks A lot !, I sent you a email btw .. bye bye.

April 3rd, 2003, 17:34	#8
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: Life After FSA I'm paid a monthly salary (plus some hourly), so I have to be there 8 hrs. a day whether I'm flying or not. If the weather's super crappy, and theres nobody around I don't stick around, but I'm basically expected to be there. I work 6 days a week and usually work 10-6, but now with daylight savings time it'll probably be more like 11-8. Days like today with back to back students all day go fast. Days with crappy weather and/or no students go reallllly slooooowwwwww.

April 4th, 2003, 07:51	#9
FSIPILOT Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Florida, U.S.A. Posts: 210	Re: Life After FSA Student

April 5th, 2003, 16:12	#10
JJOB757 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 28	Re: Life After FSA Hey all, Left Flightsafety after CIME in Nov, found a job instructing in sunny Tampa. Did not want to take a chance on that waiting list.

April 5th, 2003, 16:18	#11
bumflip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 314	Post deleted by Doug Taylor

April 8th, 2003, 23:11	#12
JJOB757 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 28	Re: Life After FSA Yes, out of PIE, how about you?

April 9th, 2003, 10:29	#13
davetheflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: KATL, Georgia, Tennessee Posts: 1,016	Re: Life After FSA [ QUOTE ] Out of PIE? [/ QUOTE ] I hope not, I'm still hungry.

April 13th, 2003, 21:00	#14
cimepilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 231	Re: Life After FSA I've joined the the others in Part 61 land. It has been a while since I've posted but I have been actively working as a CFI. Luckily, I landed a job in Florida. I never interviewed with FSI and am still debating whether or not I will. For tose frustrated with the CFI pool at FSA, be assured there is life and jobs outside the realm of VRB and FSA. I logged 30 hours my first two weeks as a CFI. That is probably more than many IPs at FSA right now. If I continue at that pace, I'll have 1200 TT in less than 18 months. Not a bad deal! Stick with it guys and gals! It will happen and the industry will rebound. Be ready when it does and you'll find a job in those sought-after-airlines.

April 14th, 2003, 15:41	#15
Visceral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 293	Re: Life After FSA [ QUOTE ] I've joined the the others in Part 61 land. It has been a while since I've posted but I have been actively working as a CFI. Luckily, I landed a job in Florida. I never interviewed with FSI and am still debating whether or not I will. For tose frustrated with the CFI pool at FSA, be assured there is life and jobs outside the realm of VRB and FSA. I logged 30 hours my first two weeks as a CFI. That is probably more than many IPs at FSA right now. If I continue at that pace, I'll have 1200 TT in less than 18 months. Not a bad deal! Stick with it guys and gals! It will happen and the industry will rebound. Be ready when it does and you'll find a job in those sought-after-airlines. [/ QUOTE ] I too was lucky enough to get a CFI job after FSA. Problem is, I don't have any students yet. The crap weather that recently sat over the Southeast didn't help the cause either. Why don't you send a few students to me cimepilot. I wouldn't want you to get those hours too quickly and lose out on the whole CFI experience thing. Now, lemme see what flavor of Ramen noodles I'll dine on tonight.....OH look, there's roasted pork chop flavor!!!

April 14th, 2003, 21:49	#16
cimepilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 231	Re: Life After FSA After re-reading my post, I realize it may have sounded a bit arrogant and cocky. In no way did I intend for it to come across as such. The point of my post was to give encouragement to current FSA students and let them know that despit the wait to become an IP at FSA, there are other jobs for CFIs. FlightSafety has a great CFI program and if you sucessfully complete it you will be more than prepared to get a job as a CFI at some other school or FBO.

April 14th, 2003, 22:11	#17
JJOB757 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 28	Re: Life After FSA Same here, not trying to sound cocky either. I consider myself lucky to have a job instructing right now, and as long as we all stick to our goals and do the right thing, it will work out in the long run. And yes, the Coast Guard is still at PIE, along with a few airlines, and some cargo stuff going on. Great experience for students and instructors. Still have not gotten that "dogfight" in the pattern feeling that was so unique about Vero. Good luck to all, dont get discouraged, we all have some dues to pay.

April 15th, 2003, 16:34	#18
TrcB777 Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 47	Re: Life After FSA Hockey is dumb

April 15th, 2003, 17:56	#19
JDMcFly Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,695	Re: Life After FSA [ QUOTE ] Hockey is dumb [/ QUOTE ] Where did that come from? And no it isn't!

April 15th, 2003, 22:36	#20
JJOB757 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 28	Re: Life After FSA Sounds like some ignorant non hockey fan wishing hockey came to Ohio a long time ago. Shame on him.

April 16th, 2003, 00:17	#21
JDMcFly Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,695	Re: Life After FSA It brought up an interesting point though. I believe there is scientific evidence to be gathered that could prove a distinct link in a love for flying and hockey. Not in everyone, but I know a good heaping handful of aviators that are also into hockey, more so than you would see in other interests

April 16th, 2003, 12:24	#22
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,373	Re: Life After FSA [ QUOTE ] but I know a good heaping handful of aviators that are also into hockey, more so than you would see in other interests [/ QUOTE ] Ever heard of a little thing called the NFL??

April 16th, 2003, 18:01	#23
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,311	Re: Life After FSA I once went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out AHAHAHAHAHHAHA

April 16th, 2003, 18:29	#24
chris6387 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 687	Re: Life After FSA Go Flyers!

April 16th, 2003, 21:28	#25
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: Life After FSA Broad Street Bullies...hell yeah!

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