Originally Posted by
PSpence
Is one allowed to continue work as a CFI during this long wait? I've heard conflicting stories ranging from 'the airline will make you quit working as a CFI once you get the initial job offer' to 'it doesn't matter, you can still CFI on the side' ... So, is there anybody here with the correct, official information on that matter? I would prefer to continue work as a CFI if I will have to wait that long, regardless of the paycheck.
Thanks for the help.
Why would you want to? After 3 1/2 years of teaching steep turns amd stalls in a Cessna I couldn't get far enough away from the CFI world when I was hired. Plus, as has been mentioned you get training pay and 16 hours per diem every day of the week up until the day you finish IOE.
Your spare time would be much better served learning your aircraft. It's not just about rote memorization of systems to pass the oral. You should really understand the plane you are flying, and make sure you know your flows and profiles.
Put GA behind you. Welcome to the airlines.