Best CFI jobs to build hours quickly
11-30-2016, 07:30 PM
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Best CFI jobs to build hours quickly
What are some of the best schools to work as a CFI in terms of building hours quickly (bonus if they pay well)? I've read numerous threads where users mention schools that train foreign students which enable CFIs to build hours quickly. What schools are those?
Also, how much can you expect to make as a CFI at this point?
Also, how much can you expect to make as a CFI at this point?
11-30-2016, 08:47 PM
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Honestly, U.S Aviation Academy in Texas is pretty solid. Great working conditions, aircraft, and very organized. They have a few bases, I think the guys that take the Sherman, Tx base get way more hours than the guys in Denton. Training foreign pilots is the way to go when it comes to building hours.
12-01-2016, 08:19 AM
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Falcon Aviation Academy in Newnan, GA trains mainly Chinese students. We have over 60 aircraft in our fleet and a maintenance facility on site. Currently our instructors are averaging over 100 hours per month and pay rates are very competitive. We have a $5,000 signing bonus at the moment. Feel free to message me with any further questions you have.
12-02-2016, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pilotnicco
Honestly, U.S Aviation Academy in Texas is pretty solid. Great working conditions, aircraft, and very organized. They have a few bases, I think the guys that take the Sherman, Tx base get way more hours than the guys in Denton. Training foreign pilots is the way to go when it comes to building hours.
12-02-2016, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by N4185Q
Take a look at Transpac Academy and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. Both are offering bonuses.
Both of these are probably solid choices.
You'll hear mixed reviews on Transpac -- keep in mind you'll be "salaried" there, which was probably a solid deal in 2008-2012, but nowadays with all the CFI demand, no way. Why do that when you can get all the hours you want elsewhere?
I hear good things about CAE -- pay and otherwise.
Don't forget about UND - Mesa/Phoenix. Pretty good benefits/pay once you get additional ratings (which they will pay for, with conditions). Safe operation, lots of hours. Chinese contracts.
12-02-2016, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gtflyer
Falcon Aviation Academy in Newnan, GA trains mainly Chinese students. We have over 60 aircraft in our fleet and a maintenance facility on site. Currently our instructors are averaging over 100 hours per month and pay rates are very competitive. We have a $5,000 signing bonus at the moment. Feel free to message me with any further questions you have.
12-06-2016, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 271c
Both of these are probably solid choices.
You'll hear mixed reviews on Transpac -- keep in mind you'll be "salaried" there, which was probably a solid deal in 2008-2012, but nowadays with all the CFI demand, no way. Why do that when you can get all the hours you want elsewhere?
I hear good things about CAE -- pay and otherwise.
Don't forget about UND - Mesa/Phoenix. Pretty good benefits/pay once you get additional ratings (which they will pay for, with conditions). Safe operation, lots of hours. Chinese contracts.
You'll hear mixed reviews on Transpac -- keep in mind you'll be "salaried" there, which was probably a solid deal in 2008-2012, but nowadays with all the CFI demand, no way. Why do that when you can get all the hours you want elsewhere?
I hear good things about CAE -- pay and otherwise.
Don't forget about UND - Mesa/Phoenix. Pretty good benefits/pay once you get additional ratings (which they will pay for, with conditions). Safe operation, lots of hours. Chinese contracts.
12-07-2016, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Welcome
Is there a contract? $21/hr for CFI/I seems low in this market (especially if it's a fixed rate with no growth)
12-08-2016, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 271c
I only know people who worked there -- I did not myself. But all I've ever heard is questionable maintenance, old planes, etc. Just an opposing view...
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