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In my (anecdotal)experience as a regional Ca, most of my new fo’s who built their time as cfi seem to be consistently sharp. It seems that the ability to learn and retain info is enhanced through the process.
In my new hire class, the only one to flunk out was a captain on a Pilatus.
I would bet it’s because of work ethic. Getting the CFI rating is a lot of work and takes real commitment. Getting a type rating is a cake walk by comparison. I’ve got a Masters degree and the CFI rating took as much work and dedication as anything I’ve ever done. Not to mention defending yourself against students trying to kill you all day makes you at least a decent stick.