Pinnacle or CFI?
07-09-2008 | 06:21 PM
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I am more curious about this guaranteed Job... since we are hiring ONLY into a pool....
On the other side of the question- INSTRUCT! I learned the most by avoiding death from unknowing students. The things you learn from instructing (I think its called "flight experience) will be useful to you for THE REST OF YOUR CAREER! A little SIC jet time is only good on a well balanced resume, of course PIC time is always king.
On the other side of the question- INSTRUCT! I learned the most by avoiding death from unknowing students. The things you learn from instructing (I think its called "flight experience) will be useful to you for THE REST OF YOUR CAREER! A little SIC jet time is only good on a well balanced resume, of course PIC time is always king.
07-09-2008 | 06:25 PM
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07-09-2008 | 06:31 PM
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From: Thrill Seat
hey, i have a guaranteed job offer for as a FO for pinnacle but i also have the option to be a CFI/II for WMU which has the potential of $29 an hour... im currently a junior and am having trouble trying to decide which path to take... any ideas or input??
Sorry bro but in today’s world a B.S. means exactly what it say's B*** Sh*T.. However since it means that you need it even more since it has become the new HS Diploma. Finish school and make money instructing,... 100 hours a month instructing at the rate you provided the forum with.... I wasn't making that in college I guarantee that!!! Oh one more thing, yes jet time is cool every one has SJS at some point but when those loans come knocking at your bank account SJS will be no where to be found.
07-09-2008 | 06:36 PM
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If you aren't finished with school - finish and get your CFI to build time while you finish. There are lots of guys who are still at regionals who had chances at majors but weren't qualified because they were going to finish thier degree while they were working and never did.
If you are finished with school - don't turn down a job if you have an oppourtunity for one, go to 9E.
If you are finished with school - don't turn down a job if you have an oppourtunity for one, go to 9E.
07-09-2008 | 06:42 PM
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I'm sure you would also have a great healthcare/retirement package (503b programs at most universities have a very good match) as well as other bennies such as free tuition to get a second BS/Masters.
CFI, make a decent living. Throw some money in the bank for when you're a broke RJ driver. Better yet, get that masters and find something that allows you to live comfortably off that second income you could be making on your days off.
CFI, make a decent living. Throw some money in the bank for when you're a broke RJ driver. Better yet, get that masters and find something that allows you to live comfortably off that second income you could be making on your days off.
07-09-2008 | 06:45 PM
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just go ahead and get in the pinnacle pool. if and when we start hiring again then make the decision. till then get the cfi, instruct, fly 135 or whatever. like everyone has said we aren't holding classes right now and have quite a few people in the pool. go ahead and get a spot in line and just carry on with the rest of your school and building time till they make the call. then you can decide.
and yes like others here have said i really learned a lot from instructing and flying checks around. good time building and a great learning experience.
and yes like others here have said i really learned a lot from instructing and flying checks around. good time building and a great learning experience.
07-09-2008 | 07:05 PM
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From: A320/321 FO
Just some food for thought...
There is no such thing as a guaranteed job these days. You have to read between the lines. What I think you mean, is a guaranteed interview,with preferential hiring over some Joe Schmoe off the street. BUT, you need to set yourself apart from the rest! Finish that 4-year degree, and get your CFI, CFII, and MEI! A lot of flight departments are starting to add the CFI, CFII, and MEI to their list of basic requirements. Plus, once the airline industry is back on the up-and-up, they will probably set the minimum flight times at 1500TT like it was way back when...
Just some food for thought. Stay sharp, and be safe. Let us know if you need anymore help. We are all just speaking from our mistakes, and past experiences.
Just some food for thought. Stay sharp, and be safe. Let us know if you need anymore help. We are all just speaking from our mistakes, and past experiences.
07-09-2008 | 07:11 PM
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Absolutely finish school, and hope the industry has righted itself by the time you are done and have benefited from the instructing time. You will get the best of both worlds, an degree and flight experience. No need to rush into the industry right now, we seem to be in a bit of downturn if you haven't noticed. 
So take the time to finish school, you wont regret it.
So take the time to finish school, you wont regret it.
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