CFI hiring
 

I didn't feel like this was worthy of the HIRING! section so I've decided to put it here. What websites or places would you find it best to look for jobs relating to being a CFI? I have my CFI and have now graduated college and am looking to get my time building rolling. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the responses.
Duck

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military base
 

live close to a military base? check to see if they have a aero club. If AF base they may be doing intro flight program- lots of motivated students who have their training paid for - its a 141 operation but you'll be able to build time...

-LA

where are you?

Check out AOPA's website, lots of CFI jobs
 

Go to www.aopa.org and put your mouse pointer over "Aviation Classifieds" near the top of the page, don't click. A drop down menu should appear, click on "Flight School Postings". They will have dozens of flight school and CFI jobs listed.

I'm located in Waco Texas at the moment.

TSTC, Waco Regional, McGregor, Hillsboro.....? It's been a while since I've been down that way, but those are just off the top of my head.

Good Luck

BTW, did you go to school in Waco?

Toss on a suit, type up a professional resume and drop into some local flight schools and ask if they are hiring or accepting resumes. That's how I got my first job instructing...

I went to Baylor University and did my actual flying at TSTC. They dont' have any openings. They post them on their website when they do. McGregor had a guy leave for Amer. Eagle but they had a part timer that moved into his full time slot so no openings there. I didn't know about hillsboro i'm going to check. I have a good resume. I've been sending it out. I found the AOPA site to be pretty darn good to look at. I found a couple places that wanted guys. Some universities. I'd rather not relocate but I will if I can get the time in.

Cfi
 

Check to see if the naval academy aero club still has CFI openings - you'll have to relocate but you could build hours there in a hurry...I'll check at langley and see if they have openings (PM me and I'll let you know my email and we can discuss this more...)

University of Northwestern Louisiana had openings a while back...So did LA Tech...

-LA

i looked but couldn't find the aero club

Navy Annapolis Flight Center
 

Navy Annapolis Flight Center Full Time Flight Instructor Lee Airport, Annapolis, Maryland 09/16/2005


Thats the place I was talking about...I'll get you the number for Langley AFB Aero Club and you can fax your resume to them...I have found the Aero Clubs are always looking for instructors...

Give the Navy flight center a call - they will have plenty of students and you could build your time very quickly...

-LA

ToiletDuck, where do you live?

I'm in Waco Tx Mr. Josh. And thank you guys very much for all the info i'm using it all! Calling those navy boys tomorrow.

Same boat
 

I'm in the same boat you are ToiletDuck. There are CFI jobs out there, but you might have to move to get one. I subscribe to Climbto350.com and can tell you there are a nubmer of CFI jobs out there. There are a number of them in central TX as well.

You can look at older openings without subscribing. They had a subscription "sale" a few months back. $30 for the year, I think the normal rate is 19 per month or something like that.

paying to even see if I can get a job really sucks.

Navy
 

Call the Navy guys and sell your self big time...Your students will be Academy cadets on their way to Navy flight training - they will be motivated, professional, and eager to learn. You won't have to worry about no-shows, them being late , or anything like that...

-LA

Toilet Duck
 

Duck,

Welcome to professional aviation. You will never stop paying. It is smart to subscribe to AIP APPS and to many of the other employment services. Good and timely information is priceless in this industry.

SkyHigh

Yea but I'm so jobless I'm trying to get one as a CFI not upgrade to a new one. I'd rather not spend money on a website that might or might not have any more postings than other places.

The only thing paying does is let you see the most recent job openings. You can look at job postings that are older, like a week or more for free. Just because the opening is more than a week old doesn't mean it has been filled.

I have inquired about a couple jobs I've seen and they have been filled very fast. At this level, the industry seems to move incredibly fast. Openings happen quickly, and there are lots of CFIs out there looking for work.

Honest opinion wanted. I only have my CFI and didn't get my CFII or MEI because I was planning on waiting till I was relocated. I didn't want to start my CFII now then have to pass up a job opportunity. Do you think I'm going about it the wrong way and that I should pick it up now?

pick it up now, you're investing in your future...

give sheble's a call then are good and getting people their ratings without all the BS...

-LA

Ok i just called them and they sound pretty crazy! 2days for your CFII. What's the pass rate like 10%? I did my CFI in a M20 Mooney and they use 172's. Not too bad of a price though. $1795 if paid for in cash and that includes your instructor and examiner.

You'll pass...:-)

Just be ready to study hard and have a good attitude...

Check you PM...

-LA

Studying hard has never never been a problem :) I'm just waiting on this place to get back with me out of houston to see if they can use me or not. I called and she said they were taking applications and that she had mine so I went ahead and sent it to her. Here's to hoping for the best.

Good luck...You could live and work in houston as a CFI then get on with ExpressJet or Continental.

-LA

Good luck!!

I agree with others, it seems like the II opens up a lot more options. People are more than willing to hire you.

you're in the home stretch now- stay focused, make an informed decision and don't look back...

-LA

To all CFI Applicants: Send your resume at [email protected] . We are always looking for CFI's. We have a base in LGB and HHR.

Sent you a pm and an email there. Do you guys get much multi time? What kind of hours a month? California is out there have to make sure I can pay the bills lol.

w00t I just received a reply from a place called American Flyers in Dallas. Anyone know anything about their rep?