Anyone know if FSA is hiring??

I'm an ex student/instructor from FSI and I was just checking the thread here.

I can say that I knew a few guys who got involved with corporate aviation and took advantage of this internship at the centers. It really is a unique opportunity, and combined with instructing can really give you a leg up. I'd almost say it's similar in being an intern for an airline, not so much in the paperwork aspects but the exposure. You'll meet people who can further your career, it's the environment you'll be in that will be most valuable.

I'm at an airline now, and for many that seems like the only option. But these corporate jobs in many cases can provide better pay from the start and shouldn't be overlooked. Don't be detracted because it's not as "clear" a career path as the airlines. Again, the guys I know who took this track have for the most part done very well for themselves.
 
I think the industry is still going down hill, no worries though theres always other places to apply for... I think a school up north actually closed down so some of the students started flooding into other schools.... possibly FSA?
 
jetpilot042285 said:
I think the industry is still going down hill, no worries though theres always other places to apply for... I think a school up north actually closed down so some of the students started flooding into other schools.... possibly FSA?
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The industry has its "...up's and down's..." whom you know (when and where) you decide to jump in makes the difference. Ask some of the current FSA instructors that were furloughed from the regionals.......

I agree with Baronman. The centers are a great "tool" for networking in the aviation industry. I look forward to moving on to one of them sooner or later.

Like anything else in this industry......make a choice and see if it works. Keep everything you own in a suite case.
 
Was thumbing through my old posts and I was wondering what the "bjd" thing is? Is FSA still doing this and are they looking for instructors at all? Just curious.
 
The BJD is another route that people can take to get exposure to 135/91 ops.

Essentially, you have 1200-1500 hours and go to a Learning Center and work as an "Intern" where you will get qualified (sent through a full initial, but receive no type rating) and start right seating simulator sessions for recurrents and initials. Sometimes you get the good fortune of being the Pilot Flying. Sometime you get to do alot of sitting in the right. Ive made power point presentations, helped build murals, updated AFMs, Jeppbooks, etc. Basically you do what is needed at the time. It doesnt hurt to have a good outlook and realize that sometimes you need to do mundane tasks to be given golden oppertunities.
I cannot tell you how good a networking tool it is.
 
Crockrocket94 said:
The BJD is another route that people can take to get exposure to 135/91 ops.

Essentially, you have 1200-1500 hours and go to a Learning Center and work as an "Intern" where you will get qualified (sent through a full initial, but receive no type rating) and start right seating simulator sessions for recurrents and initials. Sometimes you get the good fortune of being the Pilot Flying. Sometime you get to do alot of sitting in the right. Ive made power point presentations, helped build murals, updated AFMs, Jeppbooks, etc. Basically you do what is needed at the time. It doesnt hurt to have a good outlook and realize that sometimes you need to do mundane tasks to be given golden oppertunities.
I cannot tell you how good a networking tool it is.
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i wish i would've gone the BJD route :panic:
 
Maddog1974 said:
Was thumbing through my old posts and I was wondering what the "bjd" thing is? Is FSA still doing this and are they looking for instructors at all? Just curious.
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Not sure about Business Jet Direct, but I do know that we are not hiring. It will be some time before hiring resumes. I have no time frame but I wouldn't expect any hiring for at least the rest of this year.
 
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