CFIs Needed - Page 15

Nick · July 13th, 2007, 23:46

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Originally Posted by aviatormar

Who else is around these boards from ol' Sierradise?

Can you figure out who I am?

I like pineapple vodka and long walks on Castle ramp at sunset.

flyguy · July 14th, 2007, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Nick

Can you figure out who I am?

George??

aviatormar · July 14th, 2007, 07:00

ohh nicky, your the best. hey man, walk my stuff in at express, i want part of the team really bad.

flyguy · July 14th, 2007, 12:08

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Originally Posted by aviatormar

ohh nicky, your the best. hey man, walk my stuff in at express, i want part of the team really bad.

I immagine they'd like to see some multi time.

WAFlyBoy · July 14th, 2007, 12:28

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Originally Posted by flyguy

George??

Now that is funny!

Dang.... yeah I do still owe you a beer.

flyguy · July 14th, 2007, 12:39

Yeah, I suspected it was george all along, but the comment about the pineapple vodka and long walks on Castle ramp at sunset confirmed it.

wwuaviator · July 14th, 2007, 14:24

Well it's about time I jump into the fray and add to the ever growing length of the Castle thread! The James rocked last night

caliginousface · July 14th, 2007, 21:40

I just wanted to add ASA (American School of Aviation) sucks ass. They borrowed our Duchess, took parts off of it, put it on their piece of #### Duchess. Somehow put a huge ding on one of our relatively new props, somehow put a hole in the vertical stabilizer, drilled out the lock on the door because they lost the keys...amongst the other bad biz they run out there.

Nick · July 15th, 2007, 02:16

It is my sincere hope that there is a pair up in an Alarus right now, just getting settled in for an all nighter up or down the valley and to a California coastal location of their choice (choice being made by the lowest forecast ceiling at the coastal airport).

The strobe blinking in the darkness, the cockpit starting to cool down, a bit of chatting on 123.45 with the rest of the flight of three planning a multitude of fuel stops and perhaps a visit to Nancy's or OAK Jack in the Box, and the instructor doing mental math in their head that comes up with an arrival time at Castle of just before the 7AM flight block. At that time the sunglasses will be on, water jugs will be as empty as the Alarus fuel tanks, the Chinamen's circadian rythyms temporarily annihilated, and those finishing the long night will receive strange looks from those walking out to preflight their morning lesson.

Oh, Castle! I miss you!

wwuaviator · July 15th, 2007, 11:17

As of yet we do not have any night owls, though we do have an early morning guy who starts at 4am. The temp has been actually below normal, low 90's this week. I envy Mr. Evans who will be flying the a/c equipped King Air.

woog315 · July 15th, 2007, 11:58

Sierra just posted an ad on climbto350 advertising $25/hr, did they recently up the pay? They also advertise a $1000 student completion bonus...what are the terms on that?

wwuaviator · July 15th, 2007, 14:46

Yes, the pay starting 7/16 is $25/hr. Still one of the best if not the best CFI gigs in the nation.

Nick · July 16th, 2007, 02:44

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Originally Posted by wwuaviator

As of yet we do not have any night owls, though we do have an early morning guy who starts at 4am.

He's doing it all wrong!

flyguy · July 16th, 2007, 22:11

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Originally Posted by wwuaviator

Yes, the pay starting 7/16 is $25/hr.

Whooooowwww!!!!!! Are you $h!&ing me? Damn, George really knows how to work those Koreans!!! I hope the airlines start to catch on to this sort of recruiting strategy.

taz · July 17th, 2007, 03:59

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Originally Posted by woog315

Sierra just posted an ad on climbto350 advertising $25/hr, did they recently up the pay? They also advertise a $1000 student completion bonus...what are the terms on that?

damn... a grand for completion? can an old instructor come back and claim those bonus for finishing a bunch of shanghai 2 students?

flyguy · July 17th, 2007, 04:23

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Originally Posted by taz

damn... a grand for completion? can an old instructor come back and claim those bonus for finishing a bunch of shanghai 2 students?

Yeah, I signed off 14 of them.

woog315 · July 17th, 2007, 14:47

Ok, I'm putting in my app at Sierra. I'm a CFI/MEI/CFII with about 200 hrs of dual given. Could someone PM me some tips on what to expect on this legendary written? Thanks

WestIndian425 · July 17th, 2007, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Nick

He's doing it all wrong!

Yeah...4am start is wrong. Gotta leave 10pm, and return at 7am.

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Originally Posted by taz

damn... a grand for completion? can an old instructor come back and claim those bonus for finishing a bunch of shanghai 2 students?

Wow!!! That's an amazing feat. I'd like to come and do some ground every now and then with that pay.

I wonder how George got John Yoon to spend some more money.

wwuaviator · July 17th, 2007, 21:21

CFI's are at a premium right now and George was able to show how competitive it is for CFI's in the market right now. Bottom line is: If you don't have CFI's to train your students they won't finish nor finish on time. For pay to increase across the industry it has to start at the bottom first.

taz · July 20th, 2007, 01:47

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Originally Posted by woog315

Ok, I'm putting in my app at Sierra. I'm a CFI/MEI/CFII with about 200 hrs of dual given. Could someone PM me some tips on what to expect on this legendary written? Thanks

i heard they don't do that anymore. pretty much if you show up, you're hired. but anyways, if you have to take that test, brush up on your instrument stuff.

woog315 · July 20th, 2007, 10:22

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Originally Posted by taz

i heard they don't do that anymore. pretty much if you show up, you're hired. but anyways, if you have to take that test, brush up on your instrument stuff.

Yeah, I actually got hired over the phone. So whoever in this thread actually works there, I'll be seeing you soon!

todd584 · July 20th, 2007, 12:32

People still take the test, there were 3 who took it yesterday. It asks about everything, including aerodynamics, weather, and instrument. I felt like a moron after taking it and I thought I was going to do pretty well before showing up. It's roughly 50 questions, all essay, and takes around 5 hours.
I think Sierra tries to make applicants feel as stupid as possible during the process, or has at least in the past.

WestIndian425 · July 20th, 2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by todd584

People still take the test, there were 3 who took it yesterday. It asks about everything, including aerodynamics, weather, and instrument. I felt like a moron after taking it and I thought I was going to do pretty well before showing up. It's roughly 50 questions, all essay, and takes around 5 hours.
I think Sierra tries to make applicants feel as stupid as possible during the process, or has at least in the past.

No, the goal isn't to make applicants feel stupid. I disagree with that statement. I didn't know everything when I applied, but whatever I didn't know was explained. It was more of a conversation to me during the interview. As for the exam, it is pretty comprehensive.

woog315 · July 21st, 2007, 16:57

How much multi time are people getting at Sierra? I've been asking around and talked to quite a few people who are there or were there and I'm getting really mixed answers... anywhere from "none" to "30% of the time is multi".

todd584 · July 21st, 2007, 17:43

Each student will be 30+ hours of multi. 'When' is the question. If you get new students you'll have to wait until they get to that stage which is 9 to 10 months down the road. Some instructors' timing is good and they get their students in instrument so they wait 3 or 4 months. Don't expect to get multi anytime before that. Instructors typically get 4 students. There's also a very good chance to get more if you see your students through completion, from flying with other instructors students, doing stage checks, and picking up students from instructors who move on.

July 14th, 2007, 07:00	#353
aviatormar Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 73	Re: CFIs Needed ohh nicky, your the best. hey man, walk my stuff in at express, i want part of the team really bad.

July 14th, 2007, 12:39	#356
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,078	Re: CFIs Needed Yeah, I suspected it was george all along, but the comment about the pineapple vodka and long walks on Castle ramp at sunset confirmed it. __________________ "Roads?...Where we're going we don't need roads."

July 14th, 2007, 14:24	#357
wwuaviator Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atwater Posts: 13	Re: CFIs Needed Well it's about time I jump into the fray and add to the ever growing length of the Castle thread! The James rocked last night

July 14th, 2007, 21:40	#358
caliginousface Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 2,031	Re: CFIs Needed I just wanted to add ASA (American School of Aviation) sucks ass. They borrowed our Duchess, took parts off of it, put it on their piece of #### Duchess. Somehow put a huge ding on one of our relatively new props, somehow put a hole in the vertical stabilizer, drilled out the lock on the door because they lost the keys...amongst the other bad biz they run out there. __________________

July 15th, 2007, 02:16	#359
Nick Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,271	Re: CFIs Needed It is my sincere hope that there is a pair up in an Alarus right now, just getting settled in for an all nighter up or down the valley and to a California coastal location of their choice (choice being made by the lowest forecast ceiling at the coastal airport). The strobe blinking in the darkness, the cockpit starting to cool down, a bit of chatting on 123.45 with the rest of the flight of three planning a multitude of fuel stops and perhaps a visit to Nancy's or OAK Jack in the Box, and the instructor doing mental math in their head that comes up with an arrival time at Castle of just before the 7AM flight block. At that time the sunglasses will be on, water jugs will be as empty as the Alarus fuel tanks, the Chinamen's circadian rythyms temporarily annihilated, and those finishing the long night will receive strange looks from those walking out to preflight their morning lesson. Oh, Castle! I miss you! __________________ Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.

July 15th, 2007, 11:17	#360
wwuaviator Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atwater Posts: 13	Re: CFIs Needed As of yet we do not have any night owls, though we do have an early morning guy who starts at 4am. The temp has been actually below normal, low 90's this week. I envy Mr. Evans who will be flying the a/c equipped King Air.

July 15th, 2007, 11:58	#361
woog315 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 97	Re: CFIs Needed Sierra just posted an ad on climbto350 advertising $25/hr, did they recently up the pay? They also advertise a $1000 student completion bonus...what are the terms on that?

July 15th, 2007, 14:46	#362
wwuaviator Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atwater Posts: 13	Re: CFIs Needed Yes, the pay starting 7/16 is $25/hr. Still one of the best if not the best CFI gigs in the nation.

July 17th, 2007, 14:47	#367
woog315 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 97	Re: CFIs Needed Ok, I'm putting in my app at Sierra. I'm a CFI/MEI/CFII with about 200 hrs of dual given. Could someone PM me some tips on what to expect on this legendary written? Thanks

July 17th, 2007, 21:21	#369
wwuaviator Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atwater Posts: 13	Re: CFIs Needed CFI's are at a premium right now and George was able to show how competitive it is for CFI's in the market right now. Bottom line is: If you don't have CFI's to train your students they won't finish nor finish on time. For pay to increase across the industry it has to start at the bottom first.

July 20th, 2007, 12:32	#372
todd584 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 155	Re: CFIs Needed People still take the test, there were 3 who took it yesterday. It asks about everything, including aerodynamics, weather, and instrument. I felt like a moron after taking it and I thought I was going to do pretty well before showing up. It's roughly 50 questions, all essay, and takes around 5 hours. I think Sierra tries to make applicants feel as stupid as possible during the process, or has at least in the past.

July 21st, 2007, 16:57	#374
woog315 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 97	Re: CFIs Needed How much multi time are people getting at Sierra? I've been asking around and talked to quite a few people who are there or were there and I'm getting really mixed answers... anywhere from "none" to "30% of the time is multi".

July 21st, 2007, 17:43	#375
todd584 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 155	Re: CFIs Needed Each student will be 30+ hours of multi. 'When' is the question. If you get new students you'll have to wait until they get to that stage which is 9 to 10 months down the road. Some instructors' timing is good and they get their students in instrument so they wait 3 or 4 months. Don't expect to get multi anytime before that. Instructors typically get 4 students. There's also a very good chance to get more if you see your students through completion, from flying with other instructors students, doing stage checks, and picking up students from instructors who move on.

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