Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I'd say no due to the high fail rate for cfi initials. Unless you have a good buddy or Uncle who's a DPE.
Probably better to pursue LCA, cfi helps for that but is not required.
The additional type will help too.
But don't limit yourself just to UA, you'd be better off commuting to another big six major at LAX than waiting for a call that might not come.
Echo all of the above.
LCA might be a little harder to get without any previous instruction, or it may take more hours in the left seat.
Get involved with your company's recruiting department, safety stuff, union (unless you're SKW). Stack the resume and show how you were more than a line pilot at your job. That's more important than a CFI ticket you did nothing with.