Best CFI Gigs??
08-10-2018, 07:20 AM
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Best CFI Gigs??
What are the best CFI gigs out there for a young pilot looking to go to the majors, via the regionals but needing to build hours?
I'm of the opinion that this is the best route to the majors for a non-military pilot. I'm sure many will disagree but, for those who do agree, which are the best flight schools to work for? And why?
Many thanks!
I'm of the opinion that this is the best route to the majors for a non-military pilot. I'm sure many will disagree but, for those who do agree, which are the best flight schools to work for? And why?
Many thanks!
08-10-2018, 07:55 AM
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When I was going to CFI, I was kind of set on going to Falcon Aviation Academy in Atlanta...... If i recall. you get around 100 hours+ a month, teaching every day, king air time, discounted time in their planes each month or something of the sort.... Its been 14 months since i was told that.
Ive had friends go to American flyers in texas(my old CFI went there)
All i can really think of off the top of my head.
Ive had friends go to American flyers in texas(my old CFI went there)
All i can really think of off the top of my head.
08-10-2018, 07:58 AM
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Find a flight school that has lots of Instrument students and a timely path to ME instruction as those two will teach you the most.
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
08-10-2018, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Find a flight school that has lots of Instrument students and a timely path to ME instruction as those two will teach you the most.
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
this^
LOTS of flight schools will get their CFIs Their MEI etc etc.. so if a school doesnt offer a path or something of the sort to additional ratings.. I'd check elsewhere.
08-11-2018, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Find a flight school that has lots of Instrument students and a timely path to ME instruction as those two will teach you the most.
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
You’ll need a fair share of Private students to get your XC time up.
Believe it or not there are schools out there where all the ME time is hogged by the ‘old guy’ or by the guy that didn’t hack it at the Regionals.
It shouldn’t be your first question at an interview but towards the end I’d ask : ‘ what is your path to Multi engine instruction?’
08-12-2018, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboWill
Ive got a buddy at Falcon. Not many hour for CFI's.
08-12-2018, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BravoPapa
Why is that? They have all those Chinese students and a lot of 'civilian' students. I've had CFIs tell me they get 80-100 hours a month there.
08-14-2018, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by theonlyski
I lucked out pretty hard with my current gig. Within 3 months of being hired, they essentially covered my CFII and MEI and now at 5 months in, I have about 1/4 of my dual given in the twin already and that's about to ramp up.
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