Notices
Part 91 and Low Time Jump pilots, crop dusting, and other Part 91 jobs

Career Path

Old 09-10-2014, 03:10 PM
  #11  
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Posts: 184
Default

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice. I'm almost done with the CFI so I will definitely pursue that route.
Av8er1550 is offline  
Old 09-12-2014, 09:04 AM
  #12  
Gets Weekends Off
 
bedrock's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: ERJ, CA
Posts: 718
Default

As a 121 captain, I can tell you I can quickly tell who instructed and who didn't. Unfortunately, it is also painfully obvious in our training center who never instructed as a CFI also.

Instructing teaches you CRM and person skills that will help you in the future. It also builds great confidence. I got to a point that I could see a student's mistakes coming a mile away. It was like being a Kung Fu master and watching an unskilled person throw a punch at you--you had plenty of time to step out of the way or correct the problem.
bedrock is offline  
Old 09-12-2014, 07:14 PM
  #13  
Part Time
 
undflyboy06's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Chief Pilot PC-12NG
Posts: 629
Default

Another option for you is to instruct to 1,200 hours, and then try doing 135 night cargo for a while. You will get excellent experience operating in all weather, day & night, have solid instrument flying skills, and get Turbine PIC depending on which operator you work for. Some of the best flying experience I think.

What ever path you choose, it looks like you will have a lot of great options.

Enjoy the journey.
undflyboy06 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nkrepss
Career Questions
8
10-30-2010 01:26 PM
Aussie Al
Flight Schools and Training
9
02-23-2010 10:22 AM
IntrepidTravlr
Flight Schools and Training
2
01-20-2010 04:15 PM
captain_drew
Hangar Talk
2
04-14-2006 04:46 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices