Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
After reading this post, it's become quite clear to me why you're having a hard time finding another flying job. You have 500 hrs of "JET" time, and are now above flight instructing? You are clearly out of touch with reality. There's nothing magic about turbojet time. In fact, I've found that flying a jet is pretty darn easy. Flying a piston twin around single pilot IFR for a 135 operator is much more challenging.
Nobody is above teaching when times are tough and they need to put food on the table and/or stay current. I'd go back to teaching tomorrow if I lost my job, no question about it. So would most pilots.
Your post marks you as a very young and immature person, and would be a HUGE red flag if I was making hiring decisions. Think about what you post online, there are a lot of potential employers here that read these threads.
WRX,
Easy, old boy. I don't think Tay is, in anyway, slandering the position of CFI. He clearly states that there are no openings, thus immplying that he would be willing to instruct but cant find a job. Also, he doesn't have his CFI so he would have to spend a significant amount of money just to be eligible for a job that essentially doesn't exist at this time. I know you can find postings for CFI positions but, after submitting my resume to numerous schools, I have recieved nothing. Perhaps this is because I dont have a II or MEI but irregardless, those jobs are just as scarce as the ones Tay is attempting to find. Bottom line is, I think it's a bit harsh to lambast him and "mark" him as young and immature (basically the same thing) just because you don't agree with his ideas. You are obviously way ahead of us in the business and I feel certain have paid your dues but if someday I were in a hiring position, I might head my own advice (concerning posting), as your negative and condescending remarks are unbecoming of a professional. That being said, I respect you for the fact that you have made it in this business and commend you for that. I just don't think you need to verbally berate someone who meant no harm and appears simply to want to fly for a living. I know that's what I want to do and if I have to pay to get a start I will. I mean no offense by what I have said, just my thoughts.