CFI at ERAU or CFI back home at FBO
11-13-2006, 04:13 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by ERAUdude
ERAU IP406, that helps a lot! Thanks for the input. I only asked about going to an FBO if the MEI is easier to get. Other than that, I know the steady student flow. Now that I know sim can also count towards dual given will influence my decision a lot. Thanks again.
11-13-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Thedude
And that being part of the reason I would not encourage anyone to instruct at Riddle that graduated form there. Most of the guys have ZERO real world experience other than Riddle and that tends to work against them when moving on.
Originally Posted by Thedude
Please dont call it upgrade when moving from one type of a/c to another, that is a term used when upgrading from one seat to another such a f/o to capt. Its usually called transition but I am not sure that even relates to the CFI world.
11-13-2006, 06:43 PM
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"He's telling me that I can use sim time as dual given to log into building time for the MEI"
Can you say that a different way? I'm not getting it.
"Riddle lets us log sim time as TT"
That will get anybody who does it in trouble, sooner or later. TT, in the industry (that would be outside of Riddle) assumes TT to be total flight time. You start putting sim time in that column and you're taking a big risk. What if somebody notices it during an interview? Saying "Well, Riddle said I could do it" is guaranteed to get you a boot in the pants and to rightfully get laughed out of the interview. I know that's what I'd do.
Can you say that a different way? I'm not getting it.
"Riddle lets us log sim time as TT"
That will get anybody who does it in trouble, sooner or later. TT, in the industry (that would be outside of Riddle) assumes TT to be total flight time. You start putting sim time in that column and you're taking a big risk. What if somebody notices it during an interview? Saying "Well, Riddle said I could do it" is guaranteed to get you a boot in the pants and to rightfully get laughed out of the interview. I know that's what I'd do.
11-13-2006, 06:49 PM
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You got the two reversed. A 142 approved curriculum allows the credit of more FTD time for a rating. Its supposed to help defray the cost of training as well, but most sims are pretty comparable in price to the airplane. Having to wait to get 250 dual to fly a twin in the right seat is ridiculous. That sounds like internal control to keep the operating cost down (hence pilot salaries)
11-13-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by de727ups
"He's telling me that I can use sim time as dual given to log into building time for the MEI"
Can you say that a different way? I'm not getting it.
"Riddle lets us log sim time as TT"
That will get anybody who does it in trouble, sooner or later. TT, in the industry (that would be outside of Riddle) assumes TT to be total flight time. You start putting sim time in that column and you're taking a big risk. What if somebody notices it during an interview? Saying "Well, Riddle said I could do it" is guaranteed to get you a boot in the pants and to rightfully get laughed out of the interview. I know that's what I'd do.
Can you say that a different way? I'm not getting it.
"Riddle lets us log sim time as TT"
That will get anybody who does it in trouble, sooner or later. TT, in the industry (that would be outside of Riddle) assumes TT to be total flight time. You start putting sim time in that column and you're taking a big risk. What if somebody notices it during an interview? Saying "Well, Riddle said I could do it" is guaranteed to get you a boot in the pants and to rightfully get laughed out of the interview. I know that's what I'd do.
What I mean is that I can log sim time as a CFI in the dual given column, not TT, towards upgrading to my MEI while instructing at ERAU. Riddle has a way for us to log sim, but I haven't read it since I don't care to log sim time as TT.
11-14-2006, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ERAUdude
Riddle has a way for us to log sim, but I haven't read it since I don't care to log sim time as TT.
11-14-2006, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ERAUdude
What I mean is that I can log sim time as a CFI in the dual given column, not TT, towards upgrading to my MEI while instructing at ERAU. Riddle has a way for us to log sim, but I haven't read it since I don't care to log sim time as TT.
11-14-2006, 08:15 AM
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The school will pay to get your uniform dry cleaned. Need I say more?? 
ERADUDE, just because you have gotten all your licenses and ratings at Riddle doesn't mean you will be GTD that CFI job. They do have some test you have to take and show your interpersonal skills. Good luck to you.
I agree with most, get your CFI else where and come back and apply for that CFI job at Riddle.
ERADUDE, just because you have gotten all your licenses and ratings at Riddle doesn't mean you will be GTD that CFI job. They do have some test you have to take and show your interpersonal skills. Good luck to you.
I agree with most, get your CFI else where and come back and apply for that CFI job at Riddle.
