Originally Posted by
DoSomePilotStuf
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.
Yeah, some of the "I don't want to teach, or be around people at all" CPLs are underwhelming by comparison. They should probably stay in single pilot freight, etc.