Originally Posted by
El Pilot
Ok, this may come out as a newbie rambling, but I
Have 3 years experience so hear me out. Today
I was practicing with my whiteboard for CFI training, and
My mom interrupts me. In a light hearted way she
Says, "You are not good at teaching" Although mad, my
Mom has a point. She graduated college as a teacher,
She knows im not a people person and im shy. The thing
That frustrates me about Aviation as a career, is that you
Have to CFI to advance. Most any other career you
Don't teach as entry level, but you do it after years
Of life experience. A truck driver dose not teach for
His first job, he goes OTR. Why are there not more
Entry level jobs for a pilot? If you ask me, 135 cargo should
Be entry level. This career is frustrating as it is now, with the
1500 hour rule.
The 1500hr rule is a great rule! Most would agree too. Being a CFI/II/MEI will make you a better pilot. Period. Don't be one of those guys though that uses students just to "time build" They will know and give a you a hard time. Building time by teaching ground and flight training makes you really understand the aircraft, stalls, short field landings, approaches, holding patterns, ect. Yea 3-5 years teaching may be long, and not pay as much as we would like-but it's a necessary evil. Then you get to go to the regionals for $22-$25 and hr to start!
Anyway, someday you will make CA and be back at the teaching/mentor role to new FO's. Most of the real good Captains I have flown with were all CFI's. It's a long road-and not many shortcuts.