Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week?

Duck_Twacy · March 13th, 2008, 12:59

So, as of right now, I have an interview, and my CFII and MEI (both in a twin) training all scheduled for next week, and I'm trying to figure out whether or not to keep it that way.

On one hand, if the interview doesn't work out (which I'm assuming going into it that it won't) I'll get an immediate raise at my flight school. Of course, we don't have a multi ton instruct in, but I'll have it in case opportunities pop up, which they seem to do when you're hanging out at the airport, which I seem to do a lot more of than flying

On the other hand, in the event that I am offered the job and I accept it, and because we don't have a multi to teach in (and the -II will be in a twin, requiring me to do a single add on) the $$$$ could be better spent towards knocking out the last 6 or 7 classes I need for my degree.

The other considerations are I might be close to spent come interview day - which I assume nerves will take care of - and those days I'm not at work I'm not flying and getting paid, although right now I've only got 2 lessons scheduled (I'm off Tue/Wed) which prompted this whole job search in the first place.

Curious to see WWJCD?

surreal1221 · March 13th, 2008, 13:05

You can do it.

Just have to tell yourself you can. If you doubt your ability, then of course you may end up not being successful.

Rock out with your. . .

casey · March 13th, 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Duck_Twacy

(and the -II will be in a twin, requiring me to do a single add on)

the -II is not tied to class, only category, ie airplane with no regard to single/multi engine land/sea. Having the II on your instructor cert will allow you to instruct instruments in any airplane listed on your pilot cert, so if you have airplane single-engine land and multi engine land, the II will allow you to instruct instruments in both, regardless of which airplane the checkride is conducted in.

Duck_Twacy · March 13th, 2008, 13:39

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Originally Posted by casey

the -II is not tied to class, only category, ie airplane with no regard to single/multi engine land/sea. Having the II on your instructor cert will allow you to instruct instruments in any airplane listed on your pilot cert, so if you have airplane single-engine land and multi engine land, the II will allow you to instruct instruments in both, regardless of which airplane the checkride is conducted in.

That would be great if it's the case. Our chief flight instructor seems to think it's not.

Chewie von Nubbins · March 13th, 2008, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Duck_Twacy

That would be great if it's the case. Our chief flight instructor seems to think it's not.

casey is correct. Call your local FSDO and speak with an Inspector, they will confirm. Sounds like you could win a bet with your Chief.

C310_pilot · March 13th, 2008, 13:58

Where are you interviewing? The falcon has been keeping me very busy but I might pickup a couple of pc12 trips next week. Might see you at FCI if you are around.

WAFlyBoy · March 13th, 2008, 15:40

Why do the CFII ride in a twin? Who is your interview with?

Duck_Twacy · March 13th, 2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

Why do the CFII ride in a twin? Who is your interview with?

Both are at OS Aviation. I was going there for my MEI originally, in my quest for multi time. Oscar offered to throw in the -II training for no additional cost. I don't even know if they have a single. (The DE is giving me a 2 for 1.5 deal on the checkrides). I figured about 10 hours of multi, plus the other two instructor ratings, all for $1700 sounded like a fair deal...

Interview is with an East Coast US carrier exclusively operating a fleet of Dash 8's...

Derek - I'll be around the latter part of the week, as in Friday. I'll look out for 2HS.

E6BAV8R · March 13th, 2008, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Duck_Twacy

That would be great if it's the case. Our chief flight instructor seems to think it's not.

Your Chief is wrong. Like someone else said, it's not tied to a class.

LoadMasterC141 · March 13th, 2008, 21:26

After my CMEL check today, we flew over to Asheboro and used an Alarus for theSingle Engine portion. It belongs to another school though so I am not sure that Oscar really likes to spend alot of time in it, opting for most training in his Twin Comanche.

C310_pilot · March 14th, 2008, 01:48

Looks like I will miss you. Here is the schedual for 2hs

Tue. 3/18 KFCI KLHZ 1345 1417
Tue. 3/18 KRDU KFCI 1930 2005
Tue. 3/18 KLHZ KFCI 2030 2101
Wed. 3/19 KFCI KHFY 0730 0936
Wed. 3/19 KHFY KM33 1600 1558
Thu. 3/20 KM33 KFCI 1545 1824

March 13th, 2008, 12:59	#1
Duck_Twacy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 173	Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? So, as of right now, I have an interview, and my CFII and MEI (both in a twin) training all scheduled for next week, and I'm trying to figure out whether or not to keep it that way. On one hand, if the interview doesn't work out (which I'm assuming going into it that it won't) I'll get an immediate raise at my flight school. Of course, we don't have a multi ton instruct in, but I'll have it in case opportunities pop up, which they seem to do when you're hanging out at the airport, which I seem to do a lot more of than flying On the other hand, in the event that I am offered the job and I accept it, and because we don't have a multi to teach in (and the -II will be in a twin, requiring me to do a single add on) the $$$$ could be better spent towards knocking out the last 6 or 7 classes I need for my degree. The other considerations are I might be close to spent come interview day - which I assume nerves will take care of - and those days I'm not at work I'm not flying and getting paid, although right now I've only got 2 lessons scheduled (I'm off Tue/Wed) which prompted this whole job search in the first place. Curious to see WWJCD? __________________ http://blog.buildyourwings.com

March 13th, 2008, 13:05	#2
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,382	Re: Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? You can do it. Just have to tell yourself you can. If you doubt your ability, then of course you may end up not being successful. Rock out with your. . . __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \|The TRoP \| Ramble On \|ALPA \| Your DD-214 is where?

March 13th, 2008, 13:58	#6
C310_pilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 71	Re: Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? Where are you interviewing? The falcon has been keeping me very busy but I might pickup a couple of pc12 trips next week. Might see you at FCI if you are around.

March 13th, 2008, 15:40	#7
WAFlyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wa Posts: 638	Re: Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? Why do the CFII ride in a twin? Who is your interview with?

March 13th, 2008, 21:26	#10
LoadMasterC141 Old Skool Join Date: May 2006 Location: Live in Temple, TX - From Ithaca, NY - Wish I was on an island in Fiji Posts: 1,898	Re: Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? After my CMEL check today, we flew over to Asheboro and used an Alarus for theSingle Engine portion. It belongs to another school though so I am not sure that Oscar really likes to spend alot of time in it, opting for most training in his Twin Comanche. __________________ CFI, CFII, MEI, AMEL, ASEL, IFR, IGI 400TT 50ME Ex- USAF C141B Crewmember Ex- Cube Monkey Getting paid to fly! (little stuff)

March 14th, 2008, 01:48	#11
C310_pilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 71	Re: Interview, CFII, and MEI all in the same week? Looks like I will miss you. Here is the schedual for 2hs Tue. 3/18 KFCI KLHZ 1345 1417 Tue. 3/18 KRDU KFCI 1930 2005 Tue. 3/18 KLHZ KFCI 2030 2101 Wed. 3/19 KFCI KHFY 0730 0936 Wed. 3/19 KHFY KM33 1600 1558 Thu. 3/20 KM33 KFCI 1545 1824

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