To finish CFI before or after
06-24-2018, 12:49 AM
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To finish CFI before or after
Hello all, looking for some advice here. I just started my CFI training but I leave in sept for basic. I’ll be in training till March. My question is should I wait to finish for when I come back? Or should I try to finish before I leave. I asked my current instructor and he said to finish before I leave but he’s on the border of RATP mins so I’m not sure if he’s just saying that to get hours or not. Thanks!
06-24-2018, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jump pilot 17
Hello all, looking for some advice here. I just started my CFI training but I leave in sept for basic. I’ll be in training till March. My question is should I wait to finish for when I come back? Or should I try to finish before I leave. I asked my current instructor and he said to finish before I leave but he’s on the border of RATP mins so I’m not sure if he’s just saying that to get hours or not. Thanks!
06-24-2018, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 155mm
You should finish the CFI while your head is currently in the game. What branch of service did you join and what career track? I don't know if you already have a college degree but you should be able to get college credits for your pilot ratings as well. Speak with your nearest military education officer. College credits/degrees equals more stripes as well as warrant officer or commissioned officer opportunities.
06-25-2018, 12:55 AM
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Do you have time to finish it till September like not in a hurry / on a relaxed way? I mean all the new knowledge / skills need to "sink in" or how to say...
What if you just continue, on a normal way and see how it is... but makes no sense to finish something in a hurry, and anyway you will need some refreshing flight in March
Good luck!
What if you just continue, on a normal way and see how it is... but makes no sense to finish something in a hurry, and anyway you will need some refreshing flight in March
Good luck!
Originally Posted by Jump pilot 17
Hello all, looking for some advice here. I just started my CFI training but I leave in sept for basic. I’ll be in training till March. My question is should I wait to finish for when I come back? Or should I try to finish before I leave. I asked my current instructor and he said to finish before I leave but he’s on the border of RATP mins so I’m not sure if he’s just saying that to get hours or not. Thanks!
06-25-2018, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jump pilot 17
I’m going Army Guard, trying to get a pilot slot later on. I had difficulties initially for a clearance with my dual citizenship which I have to renounce but takes a few years so I did a 3/6 year contract. I have a degree, which is why I want to go the officer route down the road.
06-25-2018, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jump pilot 17
I’m going Army Guard, trying to get a pilot slot later on. I had difficulties initially for a clearance with my dual citizenship which I have to renounce but takes a few years so I did a 3/6 year contract. I have a degree, which is why I want to go the officer route down the road.
But to answer your question, yes, finish the CFI if you can.
Good luck
06-26-2018, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by di1630
Do you have to renounce dual citizenship to serve in the US armed forces? I know you gotta be a citizen to be an officer but I hadn't heard of needing to renounce. I have some friends interested.
06-26-2018, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta Echo
Do you have time to finish it till September like not in a hurry / on a relaxed way? I mean all the new knowledge / skills need to "sink in" or how to say...
What if you just continue, on a normal way and see how it is... but makes no sense to finish something in a hurry, and anyway you will need some refreshing flight in March
Good luck!
What if you just continue, on a normal way and see how it is... but makes no sense to finish something in a hurry, and anyway you will need some refreshing flight in March
Good luck!
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