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06-25-2011, 01:03 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by Bellanca
Idaho - I looked into instructing in a couple privately owned cirruses (or is it cirri? lol) on the field where I'm at, and it sounds like most insurance companies want people to be a certified cirrus instructor. One of them was actually going to pay for me to get the CSIP training but you need to have 500TT and 250 given before you can become one 
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There's got to be some insurance companies out there that don't require official cirrus training, but not the ones these people were working with. I have no idea if the Cessna 400 people have this kind of thing going on too.
. There's got to be some insurance companies out there that don't require official cirrus training, but not the ones these people were working with. I have no idea if the Cessna 400 people have this kind of thing going on too.
Cirrus is very organized with their CSIP program and many insurance companies do require policy holders to fly with CSIPs. I've recently come into contact with an insurance company that requires cirrus owners to fly with a CSIP every 6 months. Crazy! Cessna, however, is not nearly as organized and do not have a designation similar to the cirrus CSIP. You might also have luck with cirrus owners who are the 2nd or 3rd owner of the aircraft. Often times these owners will insure their aircraft with companies that do not require the CSIP designation. Also, you may find a school that will allow you to teach in cirrus aircraft under their CSIP until you get you 250 hrs dual given. Plenty of options.
07-02-2011, 04:04 PM
#13
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FIT Aviation at Florida Tech in Melbourne Florida just sent an email to alumni saying that they are looking. $21/hr starting... Free tuition if you want a degree. It was a great place to work when i was there, but disclaimer, that was 6+ years ago.
07-05-2011, 07:14 AM
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Position: Goodyear Blimp-roap jockey, CSIP, CFII, MEI
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This is a good piece of advise! I did that and there were plenty of perks teaching people in that! If you can convince a rich student to buy a cirrus and have him let you go to the factory training you can become a CSIP and enjoy all the benefits associated! It's a small niche but you can charge way more than the average cfi! Thank the insurance companies for that!
08-03-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by EX0311
Hello all,
In the next couple of months I will have my CFI/CFII about 400TT and will be on the job hunt. I am ready and willing to go ANYWHERE in the world and instruct. Just looking for information on where the best jobs are, and the ones to stay away from. Thanks everyone.
In the next couple of months I will have my CFI/CFII about 400TT and will be on the job hunt. I am ready and willing to go ANYWHERE in the world and instruct. Just looking for information on where the best jobs are, and the ones to stay away from. Thanks everyone.
FIT in Melbourne, FL is currently hiring Instructors. $23/hr if you have all three Instructor ratings. Lots of students and lots of flying.
08-03-2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Emb170man
FIT Aviation at Florida Tech in Melbourne Florida just sent an email to alumni saying that they are looking. $21/hr starting... Free tuition if you want a degree. It was a great place to work when i was there, but disclaimer, that was 6+ years ago.
...It's still a great place to work, just started recently and am very happy with my experience so far.
08-18-2011, 03:49 PM
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Always do your research before going to work for a flight school. I always found it easier to be an employee than an independent contractor. Both have their benefits. See how many people are walking through the door, or how often do the instructors fly and planes go out. Nothing like sitting all day behind a counter. And how many schools are at the airport or how many instructors work at the school. Just more people to split the pie.
I will agree, where you got your CFI or did a majority of your training will paint the best picture for you. You know the aircraft, staff, and management...and maintainence.
If you have your MEI, will the school let you teach in it with "X" amount of multi if they have a twin.
Just my two cents. Anyone else care to add to that list? Either way you will learn so much as a CFI. Good Luck!
I will agree, where you got your CFI or did a majority of your training will paint the best picture for you. You know the aircraft, staff, and management...and maintainence.
If you have your MEI, will the school let you teach in it with "X" amount of multi if they have a twin.Just my two cents. Anyone else care to add to that list? Either way you will learn so much as a CFI. Good Luck!
08-18-2011, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by HSLD
How does that work, isn't the MEI is an add-on to a CFI?
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