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Old 03-23-2009, 09:35 AM
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There are often CFI opportunities at small airports in out-of-the-way places. The catch is that you have to be willing to relocate, and you might be hosed if enough work does not materialize.

I would be wary of operations which want you to relocate, then expect you to hang around the FBO unpaid until a student walks in. Basically they get the benefit of a full-time CFI, but only pay if there students...not good. If you find a deal like that, see if you can get paid for office/ramp work when not teaching.

You can always go freelance. The problem is that lots of unemployed airline guys are probably doing that right now, and if you don't have CFI experience, you will have a steep learning curve without a supervisor to fall back on.

In all honesty, if you can afford it, this might be a good time to earn a non-worthless master's degree.
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