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02-17-2009 | 10:44 AM
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Weather or not this issue was delt with in the past is a mystery to me. At great risk to myself,I'm seeking advise on the next and best course of action to take. Currently I'm in the navy with an expected termination date of june 21. Because of my age and late start in aviation I am unable to obtain my CFI,I do hold AMEL, ASEL, COM and INST ratings with close to 400 hrs and a BS in aviation. I'm considering attending Eagel Jet International program sponsor by AE for a reasonable price with an oppertunity for employment.I pose this question with the knowledge of the economy a great deal of respect for the CFI and the industry. To those who will ask I wanted to fly since i was 10 years of age, and yes i did do my reserch on the low pay.The question is:Is this the best next step for me
02-17-2009 | 10:53 AM
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I would go to school and find something else to make a career. Making flying a hobbie.
I think the times of "0 to CRJ" in 10 months are over.
Nobody is hiring right now. And it will probably be that way for the foreseeable future. When hire does pick up, you must realize there are thousands of pilots on the street right now with thousands of hours.
I wanted to fly since I was a child. It was my dream. Now I'm living that dream. I really wish I would have done something else. Flying is not what its made out to be.
I'm thankful to have a job, but I should have spent that money on med school.
I think the times of "0 to CRJ" in 10 months are over.
Nobody is hiring right now. And it will probably be that way for the foreseeable future. When hire does pick up, you must realize there are thousands of pilots on the street right now with thousands of hours.
I wanted to fly since I was a child. It was my dream. Now I'm living that dream. I really wish I would have done something else. Flying is not what its made out to be.
I'm thankful to have a job, but I should have spent that money on med school.
02-17-2009 | 10:53 AM
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What is the reason you can't get a CFI? your going to have to find a way to build hours for awhile at least. That is probably the way to go. Eagle jet isn't going to get you anywhere. Especially with 400hrs. You might as well be blowing your money up your nose if you do that...
02-17-2009 | 11:03 AM
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What is the reason you can't get a CFI? your going to have to find a way to build hours for awhile at least. That is probably the way to go. Eagle jet isn't going to get you anywhere. Especially with 400hrs. You might as well be blowing your money up your nose if you do that...
agreed. I wouldn't waste my time there. Just keep applying and find a job flying doing something. It sucks but we all had to do it. A cfi job is a good start. but banners, skydivers, aerial survey, ferrying, etc are all avenues as well. 400 tt might be a bit low for a regional right now (crazier things have happened) but you can get up to 800-1200 in a hurry at the jobs listed above. good luck.
02-17-2009 | 02:05 PM
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That was misstated.I can get my CFI,however, at 34 it would take at lease 3 years to build the time. Then another 5 years at a regional;by the time i apply for a major i'll be 42. At this age the prospect of being hired by a big airline drops.
02-17-2009 | 02:06 PM
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That was misstated.I can get my CFI,however, at 34 it would take at lease 3 years to build the time. Then another 5 years at a regional;by the time i apply for a major i'll be 42. At this age the prospect of being hired by a big airline drops.[/quote]
02-17-2009 | 02:11 PM
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Not single have 3 kids mom works and we're in a relatively good finanical position. No credit cards cards bills just school loans.I'm currently an instructor for the Navy so i don't have an issue with instructing.
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