Is becoming a CFI a must?
01-14-2016, 01:05 PM
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If you guys could do it all over again, where would you train, how would you build hours and what airlines would you target?
01-14-2016, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Stets656
If you guys could do it all over again, where would you train, how would you build hours and what airlines would you target?
01-14-2016, 04:47 PM
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If i did it all over again I wouldn't have waited 2 years to get my CFI. I hung around waiting for a job to fall in my lap that never did. So after two years I knew i had no other option as I couldnt move with a family, I did the AF flyers thing and got hired at the school i graduated from immediately. I am really glad I did it, but had i done the CFI as soon as I graduated I would be at a regional by now looking at an upgrade or possibly a major, not just now entering the regional world. Not too upset though as I am still young so I know I have a long career ahead of me. Good luck and get that CFI ticket (IMHO)
01-14-2016, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stets656
I think I'd rather work for Skywest.
01-15-2016, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by threeighteen
Not an option for the OP. Please refrain from posting if you can't provide anything constructive.
01-15-2016, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 60av8tor
It was the OP that posted that. I know, a bit odd - I'd "rather". Like he's settling or something for SW...
01-15-2016, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Stets656
I know most people become CFIs but what other options are there for building quality flight time? I'm looking for an airline job down the road, will they look down on me if I didn't become a CFI?
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Forget quality time, just do it fast, and a CFI job, in a big school, it is probably the fastest way to get those 1500 hours.
All other considerations as airmanship, CRM, solid basics, network, etc etc are also true.
01-15-2016, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by threeighteen
Not an option for the OP. Please refrain from posting if you can't provide anything constructive.
01-15-2016, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CODs4ever
I would go back in time and fly in the Navy all over again, and I would target the exact same airlines I am targeting today: UAL, SWA, AAL, DAL and FDX (in no particular order).
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