skippy96

Good afternoon everyone.

I am currently a CFI working on my ii averaging 75-90 hours a month sitting at 750TT. I am estimating that I will leave for Air Guard training around September or October of 2020. That being said, I would like to fly something more interesting than a 172 before I leave. My question is, given that I am leaving so soon for training, will it be worth it for any part 135 operators to hire me at 1,200TT? I really want to make it worth while for both sides, yet I feel as soon as I mention that I will be leaving next fall for training I will receive a thanks but no thanks. I am grateful to be in this situation, yet I was wondering if anyone had suggestions?

ComingInHot

You might get lucky but as far as I know most of the part 135 operators have a one year contract anyway so you wouldn't be able to get out early unless you pay them.
Good luck!

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rickair7777

That would never apply to military reserve/guard duty, per federal law (or regular active duty for that matter).

It's remotely possible you might be obligated to finish off your training obligation once you return from initial AD for training, but that may not be legal and it seems unlikely anyone would enforce it anyway. If they do, no big deal just finish off whatever time is left before heading to the regionals.

skippy96

I would like to find a position where my employer understands I will be leaving and will get enough use out of me to where I will not need to sign a contract. If we all kept our word and were honest there would be no need for contracts and companies would be more willing to mentor LTP's. I understand that I could not tell them about my guard slot or could drop mil orders but in the interest of keeping the path green for the future aviators I'd like to find a place where I would be beneficial to.

TiredSoul

Focus grasshopper, walk before you run.
You didn’t even have your CFII yet.
Instrument instruction will teach you more about instrument flying then you’ve ever been taught.
If you do it right that is.
You also have a MEI to get.
Become the best at what you are doing now, you already have something great to look forward to next year.
Be humble, be grateful for the opportunity and don’t get greedy.

skippy96

True words, thanks for the reply!

TiredSoul

I’m not trying to be an @ss but you’re in the danger zone at 750hrs.
Fly with as many instrument students as you can and try to fly with them in actual (when it’s safe to do so) and at night.
Hone your skills till you’re razor sharp.
Instrument instruction is a good deal more dangerous then basic flight instruction.
You’re spending a good deal of your attention inside being one of them.
Multi engine instruction is the most dangerous form of flight instruction as literally every multi engine student will try to kill you at least once.
With basic instruction in a simple single there’s nothing they can do to kill you above 1000’ AGL that you can’t fix if you’re sharp.
In a multi a Vmc/ stall/ spin is pretty much fatal no matter what altitude you’re at.
That and not every multi engine student is at the skill level they should be when you get them.
My very first ME student buggered up a crosswind landing when I wasn’t expecting it and we nearly ended up belly landing in the grass.
Never ever let your guard down in a twin.
It’s some of the most fun and rewarding instruction also by the way.
Be the best you can be before you report to the ANG.
They’ll wash out plenty, don’t plan on being one of them.
Best of luck to you.

skippy96

Thank you sir, I appreciate it!