Originally Posted by
Joachim
Hi! this is my first post here so i apologize if im in the wrong spot.
Im looking for suggestions to other routes than the CFI way. Im currently working on my initial CFI but it looks like i wont have enough money to complete the MEI and CFII. I have been told that i need the last two to get hired by anybody as an instructor. So here is my question; Are there other jobs available to a fresh 300h pilot?
Thank you
The CFII will definately help, the MEI is just nice to have. If you do it right, I know people that got their CFII for about $600 (checkride included). All you need is three hours in an 152, an instructor willing to sign you off, and a DPE who still thinks NDB's are the primary navigational instrument in the United States (those guys are always the easiest to pass with). I'm willing to bet though that most Part 61 Mom and Pop FBO's would hire someone without a CFII and let you work your way up from there. At one point, my old flight school would pick up half the cost of CFII/MEI training to anyone with a CFI already employed there. Ya just gotta look...
Of course, if you just don't want to instruct, get 50 hours of multi and earn the respect of your peers by flying the ol' -900 for Mesa
