Fresh Commercial MEL and SEL
08-23-2017, 05:44 PM
#2
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
Posts: 997
Your best move is to continue learning and earn your CFI so you can get hired as an Instructor. You already know this, but there are few opportunities at your experience level, not to mention insurance requirements. Good luck, we have all been in your shoes, decades ago.
08-23-2017, 09:12 PM
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Posts: 445
Originally Posted by Subieguy14
you got........
-mokulele
-banner towing
-aerial surveying
-star marianas
-CFI
pick your poison.
-mokulele
-banner towing
-aerial surveying
-star marianas
-CFI
pick your poison.
08-24-2017, 04:59 AM
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Posts: 352
Originally Posted by Javichu
No doubt, CFI. Even if you choose part 135, get your CFI while you get hired. Occupy your time don't just wait to get a call (trust me on that one)
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08-24-2017, 01:44 PM
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Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 7
Definitely agree with everyone else on this. I was in your exact spot about six months ago and trying desperately to find something to do other than being a CFI not because I didn't want to teach, but because I thought there was no way I'd be able to learn everything and pass the checkride. Truth was, once you get commercial, you are more or less prepared knowledge and maneuver wise for the CFI. I'm glad that's the route I went because I love what I do and the money is good for a 500 hour pilot. You can make up to about 50,000 at a busy flight school. Mokulele would be your one realistic 135 option at 250 or so hours (I'm guessing) and they pay 18,000.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
08-24-2017, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by deftone
Im about to be in the exact same position. Any chance of getting up to Alaska with a wet commercial?
08-25-2017, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by deftone
Any chance of getting up to Alaska with a wet commercial?
08-25-2017, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by deftone
Im about to be in the exact same position. Any chance of getting up to Alaska with a wet commercial?
Hiring is not like it used to be up there. A good candidate will have many times over the minimums for a job.
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