Originally Posted by
caylejqx
Thanks for your insight and what your doing and have seen/ experienced! I would love to eventually find a flying gig whether it's regionals or like you said maybe just doing some survey work or being a CFI. I know that sounds crazy from a paycheck standpoint but I just love flying that much and see being in the air more of a reward than getting those 6 figures but if it happens later on down the road then that's cool too!
That's not too crazy a standpoint, honestly. I'd say it's pretty common. The CFI guys I know near me are part time or just instructing to prevent themselves from being too bored in their retirement. Hell, my last CFI was retired FDNY just enjoying the flying weather in FL.