Simulator Instructor
05-07-2022 | 07:44 AM
#141
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We are asking the company to address our deficiencies and it seems they took at least a step in the right direction here. Too little, too late? I don’t know, but it seems that it would make the job at least looking into now. I wouldn't have said that a couple months ago.
05-07-2022 | 07:47 AM
#142
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05-07-2022 | 10:18 AM
#143
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By that rationale, no one should ever take any job anywhere in the airline world (which may be a valid point).
05-07-2022 | 11:36 AM
#144
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: A320 FO
I’d be very careful going for this job. I recommend reading previous posts for sure before you decide to apply. If you want to move to DFW there are a TONZ of better places to instruct and lots of pilot positions. Not trying to burst your bubble but if you are considering FCTI with SWA I’d definitely suggest talking to a few current instructors and at least reading the previous comments from other instructors.
I think the biggest gripe has been from retired (over 65) instructors, doing it for 'fun,' deciding they don't want to work 20 days each month. Hopefully most of them will be allowed to go part time.
Pay continues to improve and I expect QoL improvements with the next CBA. There are multiple pros and cons to every job. Instructing is a different lifestyle from line flying and a different skill set. Not every pilot will enjoy it or be cut out for it.
05-07-2022 | 09:47 PM
#145
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Can you name the better places to instruct in Dallas? FlightSafety or CAE? Both pay less and require more working days each month. American? Pays substantially less.
I think the biggest gripe has been from retired (over 65) instructors, doing it for 'fun,' deciding they don't want to work 20 days each month. Hopefully most of them will be allowed to go part time.
Pay continues to improve and I expect QoL improvements with the next CBA. There are multiple pros and cons to every job. Instructing is a different lifestyle from line flying and a different skill set. Not every pilot will enjoy it or be cut out for it.
I think the biggest gripe has been from retired (over 65) instructors, doing it for 'fun,' deciding they don't want to work 20 days each month. Hopefully most of them will be allowed to go part time.
Pay continues to improve and I expect QoL improvements with the next CBA. There are multiple pros and cons to every job. Instructing is a different lifestyle from line flying and a different skill set. Not every pilot will enjoy it or be cut out for it.
05-07-2022 | 09:48 PM
#146
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 210
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Can you name the better places to instruct in Dallas? FlightSafety or CAE? Both pay less and require more working days each month. American? Pays substantially less.
I think the biggest gripe has been from retired (over 65) instructors, doing it for 'fun,' deciding they don't want to work 20 days each month. Hopefully most of them will be allowed to go part time.
Pay continues to improve and I expect QoL improvements with the next CBA. There are multiple pros and cons to every job. Instructing is a different lifestyle from line flying and a different skill set. Not every pilot will enjoy it or be cut out for it.
I think the biggest gripe has been from retired (over 65) instructors, doing it for 'fun,' deciding they don't want to work 20 days each month. Hopefully most of them will be allowed to go part time.
Pay continues to improve and I expect QoL improvements with the next CBA. There are multiple pros and cons to every job. Instructing is a different lifestyle from line flying and a different skill set. Not every pilot will enjoy it or be cut out for it.
05-08-2022 | 09:59 PM
#147
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Got a friend at FSI who said they’ve only been getting 5-6 days off a month lately….and even then…still take calls/emails at home. QOL/benefits may make a small pay cut worth it….
