Originally Posted by
HawkerJet
Since I'm stuck on the road today and have nothing better to do I'll bite.
Key Lime Air - Colorado's #1 Air Charter Service
First I don't have the direct experience that you asked for, but you now have two threads going on the topic so you must be serious about doing the SIC program.
About 12 to 15 years ago pay for training was more common, but movement was happening and I can see the argument for it.....maybe.
Today and for the next 5+ years I do not see much happening.
How old are you, how much time do you have? Are you a CFI/CFII/MEI, if not why not?
My opinion only, save your money, get ratings the legitimate way, pay your dues and if you want in this industry bad enough you'll make it in time.
Good luck and Happy T-day
Hawk,
Many thanks for the advice. I'm thirty and do have my CFI but have met with dead ends on the search for a job instructing. Seems all flight schools now are looking for II and MEI aswell. The money I would spend on obtaining these, while not quite as much, would not secure an interview. I know most think its some sort of aviation faux pas but, having submitted over three hundred resumes, I have to get something going, and this will, at least, accomplish that. Hope you had a good thanksgiving as well.
Cheers