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Where do I go from here?

Old 05-30-2023, 02:27 PM
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Hello everyone and thank you for reading,

Last April I began flight training and soon thereafter resigned my full time position as a Health Inspector to train full time. Last week I completed my commercial rating and am now working on my CFI. While I was working on my Private/Instrument/Commercial I was training 5-7 days a week, but now I can't find an instructor that can train me full time for CFI. I understand CFI training is ALOT of self study but I still see it taking about 2-3 months before I get endorsed to take the exam because of my current instructors availability. The problem is: I am someone who has a hard time being patient and am running out of funds saved from my previous place of employment. Where do I go from here to make the most out of my time? Below are some ideas I'm thinking of; feel free to provide insight on anything I haven't thought of!

Continue to train at my current school. I know there will be a job waiting for me once I finish, however, I don't have a timeline on when I will be finished. Hard to get a clear answer from instructor.

Get a part time job at an FBO while simultaneously doing CFI training. This is where I am headed; my only concern is that it may take even longer to get CFI since I would have to coordinate a work schedule as well. Getting connections seems like a plus. Unfortunately closest towered field to my house is 40 minutes away and is government run.

Find an area where I can train with for CFI full time/do an accelerated CFI course. Would be willing to relocate temporarily. Worried about the cost/value though.

Put more emphasis on getting my commercial multi and try to get job as SIC at Flight Safety/CAE in the sim. Great opportunity; worried about competitiveness. I know I can get the multi faster than CFI but is a gamble on whether or not it will have any immediate value.

I have immediate family in the New York Metro Area where I could relocate to do a combination of what I've mentioned above. What would you all do if you were in my shoes? My goal is to fly for a living as soon as possible at any caliber; and then eventually get paid more to do so. I sincerely appreciate any comments and will readily respond to questions.
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Old 05-31-2023, 07:22 AM
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Get a part time job at an FBO while simultaneously doing CFI training. This is where I am headed; my only concern is that it may take even longer to get CFI since I would have to coordinate a work schedule as well. Getting connections seems like a plus. Unfortunately closest towered field to my house is 40 minutes away and is government run.
This would be my choice.

Every time I got impatient early in my career and made an impulsive jump I regretted it. If you need a little cash to help stretch out your savings then a part time job will help you from making a similar impulsive move.

You have a plan, try to stick to your plan. Voice of experience talking here. This isn't just my advice in life, but in aviation too. Quick impulsive decisions that deviate from the plan are usually bad ones. Work on your patience. The so called pilot shortage isn't going anywhere until automation really makes a big leap. That's just a matter of time, but I don't believe we'll see it in this decade.

Good luck.
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