Originally Posted by
rickair7777
While often grueling, CFI is probably the most enjoyable phase of an aviation career. Lot's of flexibility, you have something to do while flying aside from burning a hole in the sky, and you and all your buds can hit the local pub together when the day is done.
And the most adventurous! I really have learned a lot from my student's and boy do they keep me on my toes. You get the slightest bit complacent and they will throw a fast ball.
There is no shortcut to a 121 job.
Unfortunately, I have to (respectfully) throw the BS flag on that one. I know a person who just got hired at an airline with a fraction of what people are getting hired now because of some strong internal connections. For MOST people there are no shortcuts, but for some there are.