Originally Posted by FullyInvolved

My plan is to get my CFI as soon as I can while continuing to work at the FD. I've got an associate's degree so I'm starting my bachelor's now.

I can certainly work at the FD until I get my CFI. I just don't know how flexible schools are once I get my CFI when it comes to scheduling. Is it likely to be able to continue to work as a FF (24 hrs on, 48 off) and just teach on my two off days? That would help tremendously as I would still have my FD salary.

As far as airline salaries go, I've seen some pay rates per hour from some websites. Once you get to the majors/legacies, are those pilots still flying "about 900 hours" a year to roughly calculate an annual salary? I've heard American FOs on the smallest aircraft are making around $160k while the Captains are making $250k. Is that fairly accurate?

Thanks again.