CFIs Needed - Page 9

Piperflyer · October 11th, 2006, 09:02

Is there another way to apply than using the email? Every time I try, my letter gets returned.

WAFlyBoy · October 11th, 2006, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Piperflyer

Is there another way to apply than using the email? Every time I try, my letter gets returned.

Check your PMs

flyguy · October 11th, 2006, 20:17

Well, the minimum requirement has been droped to CFI and CFII, MEI prefered. No Total time or dual given requirement. They'll interview anyone who shows interrest, and hire anyone who dosn't completely blow the interview.

Are you interrested Lloyd? I'm sure we can find a place for you, but there are an awefull lot of people who say "upwind" around here we wouldn't want you to blow a gasket.

Just kidding man, and seriously if you are interrested let us know.

flyguy · October 11th, 2006, 20:21

We are desperate for mechanics too. If anyone knows a mechanic looking for a job PM me. A&P preferred, but anyone with experience will be given consideration.

aloft · October 11th, 2006, 20:24

Is the flying still principally in C-152s?

flyguy · October 11th, 2006, 20:29

Right now its C-152s for Pvt, Alarus for Inst. and Seminole for Comm. I hear they are getting rid of the Alaruses, and I'm not sure what the plan is for an instrument trainer, but they are in the process of retrofitting the 152s with Garmin 430s. If you are lucky enough to get Korean studnets, we are doing private and instrument in 172s and Commercial in the Seminole.

Change of subject,

I've still yet to see any beer from anyone.

ClearedForOption · October 11th, 2006, 21:07

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Originally Posted by flyguy

Right now its C-152s for Pvt, Alarus for Inst. and Seminole for Comm. I hear they are getting rid of the Alaruses, and I'm not sure what the plan is for an instrument trainer, but they are in the process of retrofitting the 152s with Garmin 430s. If you are lucky enough to get Korean studnets, we are doing private and instrument in 172s and Commercial in the Seminole.

Change of subject,

I've still yet to see any beer from anyone.

Hey Flyguy... I PM'd you about the position... thanks, Rich P.

Oh, and let me know the address to mail the beer to...

nbv4 · November 1st, 2006, 23:06

I am really interested in this job. I have one question though: Does the flight school have a good syllabus for the instructors to work off, or does the instructor have to make up their own lessons? I read in an earlier reply that this is a Part 61 program, I just wanted to make sure.

Also, do they need a cover letter as well as a resume, or can I get by with just a resume? (I hate writing cover letters).

PWMURPHY · November 2nd, 2006, 00:53

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Originally Posted by nbv4

Also, do they need a cover letter as well as a resume, or can I get by with just a resume? (I hate writing cover letters).

Just some advice from someone who has hired many flight instructors in the past: do a cover letter and spend a lot of time making it a good one. Any job worth applying for is one worth this effort. Explain why the company should hire you - why you are unique. And make sure the spelling and grammar in the letter (plus the resume) are perfect.

Pat Murphy

flyguy · November 2nd, 2006, 01:31

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Originally Posted by nbv4

I am really interested in this job. I have one question though: Does the flight school have a good syllabus for the instructors to work off, or does the instructor have to make up their own lessons? I read in an earlier reply that this is a Part 61 program, I just wanted to make sure.

Also, do they need a cover letter as well as a resume, or can I get by with just a resume? (I hate writing cover letters).

We use a very good syllabus that must be followed. You won't make up any lessons. It is approved under part 141 but it meets part 61 minimums and we are conducting the training under part 61. Right now we need bodies to fill right seats, so I highly doubt that failure to submit a cover letter will be a good enough reason to not hire you, but it certainly won't hurt, and may make you stand out a bit.

lisboa · November 2nd, 2006, 03:44

I currently live in So Cal with my family. I'm looking for a new CFI position because I'm not making enough where I'm at. We're willing to relocate for the right job. I just have a couple of questions...

Do they offer any kind of medical benifits?

Is the employee housing open to families?

WAFlyBoy · November 2nd, 2006, 04:02

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Originally Posted by lisboa

Do they offer any kind of medical benifits?

Negative.

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Originally Posted by lisboa

Is the employee housing open to families?

A couple of instructors have dogs... does that count? Seriously though, I don't know the answer but I would say living on campus wouldn't be really good for a family. There's a lack of privacy that's important to a lot of people (rooms are close together and you have to share a bathroom with the person in the adjacent room). However, apartments in Merced are somewhat affordable.

nbv4 · November 2nd, 2006, 08:56

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Originally Posted by flyguy

We use a very good syllabus that must be followed. You won't make up any lessons. It is approved under part 141 but it meets part 61 minimums and we are conducting the training under part 61. Right now we need bodies to fill right seats, so I highly doubt that failure to submit a cover letter will be a good enough reason to not hire you, but it certainly won't hurt, and may make you stand out a bit.

Do you have an address, or name or someone I can make the cover letter out to?

Piperflyer · November 2nd, 2006, 09:28

ASA American School Of Aviation is hiring also. We are next door. I got an interview for both and the whole 6 hour written test didnt sound worth it at Sierra so I took the ASA job. They have free housing too. I'm in a house with 4 others, I have my own room and bathroom.
The fleet is 20 planes and we will be getting 10 more.

nbv4 · November 2nd, 2006, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Piperflyer

ASA American School Of Aviation is hiring also. We are next door. I got an interview for both and the whole 6 hour written test didnt sound worth it at Sierra so I took the ASA job. They have free housing too. I'm in a house with 4 others, I have my own room and bathroom.
The fleet is 20 planes and we will be getting 10 more.

What kind of planes do they have? On their webpage, they say they have Symphonies and Katanas, but they don't mention their multi-engine trainer. This place has the DA-42 as their twin trainer, which I am really excited about. For me, the kind of airplane I'll be flying is probably more important than enything else (even pay

)

Also, could you give a little more info on how the place is ran, what kind of students you get, etc.? Also, what are the minimums for hiring? Any dual given mins, do you need your MEI, etc.?

Piperflyer · November 2nd, 2006, 10:12

There are two Beech Ducheses for multi training. I got hired with just my CFI and 10 hours of instruction given. The students are Indian, Japanese and Malaysian. I am flying about 6-8 hours a day 6 days a week.
They still want to get 10 more planes which will probably be more C-152s and Symphonies.

flyguy · November 3rd, 2006, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Piperflyer

ASA American School Of Aviation is hiring also. We are next door. I got an interview for both and the whole 6 hour written test didnt sound worth it at Sierra so I took the ASA job. They have free housing too. I'm in a house with 4 others, I have my own room and bathroom.
The fleet is 20 planes and we will be getting 10 more.

You cut your potential pay in half because you didn't want to a test??? I hope you don't aspire to become an airline pilot. You'll be in for quite a surprise.

nbv4 · November 3rd, 2006, 22:50

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Originally Posted by flyguy

You cut your potential pay in half because you didn't want to a test??? I hope you don't aspire to become an airline pilot. You'll be in for quite a surprise.

I sent in a resume today to the address you PM'd me. I even made out a nice cover letter

I really hope they get back to me soon...

Nick · November 4th, 2006, 02:21

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Originally Posted by flyguy

You cut your potential pay in half because you didn't want to a test???

Way more than half. $1,000 a month for the first three months!

WestIndian425 · November 6th, 2006, 00:01

Ouch! That sucks.

Sierra has GPS-equipped Seminoles for their multi training.

ananoman · November 6th, 2006, 01:24

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Originally Posted by nbv4

For me, the kind of airplane I'll be flying is probably more important than enything else (even pay

)

Another future victim of SJS rears its ugly head...

Kristie · November 7th, 2006, 19:31

sad isn't it? hopefully he will quickly grow out of it

nbv4 · November 7th, 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Kristie

sad isn't it? hopefully he will quickly grow out of it

What? how is this sjs? This job doesn't even have jets. As a matter of fact, I don't even have any aspirations to fly a jet.

What wrong with me wanting to fly a twin star? The pay is good, and the benefits are great.

Screaming_Emu · November 7th, 2006, 21:46

sounds like a pretty sweet gig

flyguy · November 8th, 2006, 00:30

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Originally Posted by nbv4

What? how is this sjs? This job doesn't even have jets. As a matter of fact, I don't even have any aspirations to fly a jet.

What wrong with me wanting to fly a twin star? The pay is good, and the benefits are great.

Well, both the planes and the pay are better on the Sierra side of the MER ramp.

October 11th, 2006, 09:02	#201
Piperflyer Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Centerville UT Posts: 146	Re: CFIs Needed Is there another way to apply than using the email? Every time I try, my letter gets returned.

October 11th, 2006, 20:17	#203
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,078	Re: CFIs Needed Well, the minimum requirement has been droped to CFI and CFII, MEI prefered. No Total time or dual given requirement. They'll interview anyone who shows interrest, and hire anyone who dosn't completely blow the interview. Are you interrested Lloyd? I'm sure we can find a place for you, but there are an awefull lot of people who say "upwind" around here we wouldn't want you to blow a gasket. Just kidding man, and seriously if you are interrested let us know. __________________ "Roads?...Where we're going we don't need roads."

October 11th, 2006, 20:21	#204
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,078	Re: CFIs Needed We are desperate for mechanics too. If anyone knows a mechanic looking for a job PM me. A&P preferred, but anyone with experience will be given consideration. __________________ "Roads?...Where we're going we don't need roads."

October 11th, 2006, 20:24	#205
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,871	Re: CFIs Needed Is the flying still principally in C-152s? __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA 900+ TT/25 ME Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol B.S., Psychology, Univ of Utah

October 11th, 2006, 20:29	#206
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,078	Re: CFIs Needed Right now its C-152s for Pvt, Alarus for Inst. and Seminole for Comm. I hear they are getting rid of the Alaruses, and I'm not sure what the plan is for an instrument trainer, but they are in the process of retrofitting the 152s with Garmin 430s. If you are lucky enough to get Korean studnets, we are doing private and instrument in 172s and Commercial in the Seminole. Change of subject, I've still yet to see any beer from anyone. __________________ "Roads?...Where we're going we don't need roads."

November 1st, 2006, 23:06	#208
nbv4 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 89	Re: CFIs Needed I am really interested in this job. I have one question though: Does the flight school have a good syllabus for the instructors to work off, or does the instructor have to make up their own lessons? I read in an earlier reply that this is a Part 61 program, I just wanted to make sure. Also, do they need a cover letter as well as a resume, or can I get by with just a resume? (I hate writing cover letters).

November 2nd, 2006, 03:44	#211
lisboa Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 50	Re: CFIs Needed I currently live in So Cal with my family. I'm looking for a new CFI position because I'm not making enough where I'm at. We're willing to relocate for the right job. I just have a couple of questions... Do they offer any kind of medical benifits? Is the employee housing open to families?

November 2nd, 2006, 09:28	#214
Piperflyer Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Centerville UT Posts: 146	Re: CFIs Needed ASA American School Of Aviation is hiring also. We are next door. I got an interview for both and the whole 6 hour written test didnt sound worth it at Sierra so I took the ASA job. They have free housing too. I'm in a house with 4 others, I have my own room and bathroom. The fleet is 20 planes and we will be getting 10 more.

November 2nd, 2006, 10:12	#216
Piperflyer Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Centerville UT Posts: 146	Re: CFIs Needed There are two Beech Ducheses for multi training. I got hired with just my CFI and 10 hours of instruction given. The students are Indian, Japanese and Malaysian. I am flying about 6-8 hours a day 6 days a week. They still want to get 10 more planes which will probably be more C-152s and Symphonies.

November 6th, 2006, 00:01	#220
WestIndian425 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KEWR (by way of Brooklyn, NY) Posts: 945	Re: CFIs Needed Ouch! That sucks. Sierra has GPS-equipped Seminoles for their multi training. __________________ God did not create aircraft pilots to be on the ground.

November 7th, 2006, 19:31	#222
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,219 Blog Entries: 3	Re: CFIs Needed sad isn't it? hopefully he will quickly grow out of it __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

November 7th, 2006, 21:46	#224
Screaming_Emu Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,254	Re: CFIs Needed sounds like a pretty sweet gig __________________ Commercial Pilot - ASEL, AMEL, Instrument CFI/II 880TT CRJ-700 FO at Southernjets Connection Former flight instructor out of KBWI and W29 Loves Dutch chicks "jtrain609: I wish I had a pair"

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