Gold seal in the airline industry

jaded said:
I think for the most part, people end up getting their AGI/IGI right around the time they get their CPL just right before their CFI/II so they can teach ground. Once they get their CFI and fullfills the requirement for a gold seal, it's FREE to apply for it. So it's not such a waste of time or money to get the gold seal.

I'd like to know what the pass rates are for the nay sayers. Or, how many contributors in this thread actually has the pass rate for a gold seal and never got it cause it's a waste of money.
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I have the requirements for a gold seal except for the AGI and IGI. Not going to drop $300 for it either.
 
You would only need to spend 150. You only have to have one of the ground instructor certificates. IGI or AGI not both.
 
Maurus said:
I have the requirements for a gold seal except for the AGI and IGI. Not going to drop $300 for it either.
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To each their own I suppose. I'm pretty sure a single CATS test when I got my AGI was $90 though. :dunno:
 
I had some mention made over mine at a couple of interviews..both 121 and 135. Also had a fed mention it on an 8410 ride, and a couple of feds I was speaking with about an inspector position thought it was great, and said they prefer to see gold seals at the FAA. So yeah...its resume fodder.
 
Maurus said:
I have the requirements for a gold seal except for the AGI and IGI. Not going to drop $300 for it either.
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DL31082 said:
You would only need to spend 150. You only have to have one of the ground instructor certificates. IGI or AGI not both.
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jaded said:
To each their own I suppose. I'm pretty sure a single CATS test when I got my AGI was $90 though. :dunno:
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Yep, for me it was only $75 to get the AGI after I had my CFI/II/MEI. Until recently anyone wanting to get their Gold Seal who met the requirements otherwise only needed to drop $75-$90 or so and get the ground instructor certificate. Even now at $150 it's worth it to get the AGI and make the trip to the FSDO for your CFI renewal and get the gold seal while you're at it.

I know I'm the only person in my company with one. I'd get it if I were you; it certainly won't hurt your resume.
 
Get it. U have the hard part outta the way. Looks good on resume. What about if down the road someone wants to be 121 instructor or ioe/check-airman? Can't hurt having a gold seal. I got mine.
 
For what you've already invested in this career, I'd say the extra test is a small price to pay.

I've got mine. To date I don't think it's helped me move forward in my career; but I've got a long career in front of me and it certainly can't hurt. Perhaps someday, it will be the difference in some interview somewhere. Besides, once you have it your CFI certificate will have a nifty gold FAA emblem instead of the standard blue one. Waaay cool....chicks dig gold seal pilots. :p

Go for it!
 
After thinking about it some more, I still doubt it will make a difference, but it is so ultra competitive out there, the more credentials/certs/training/experience/friends/knowledge/etc. the better.
Go for it!
 
husky16 said:
Get it. U have the hard part outta the way. Looks good on resume. What about if down the road someone wants to be 121 instructor or ioe/check-airman? Can't hurt having a gold seal. I got mine.
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If you get a gold seal, maybe you can raise your instruction fee and charge enough to afford pronuons, adjectives and a shift key!

:D

IMHO, the gold seal has more value than the equivilant dollars spent on an additional hour (or so) of flight time. Whether or not it has more value than the equivilant dollars spent on your favorite suds remains to be seen.
 
LoadMasterC141 said:
I never thought much of mine, but was surprised when one of my interviewers said something about it. I would say every little bit of resume fodder helps, if only a little bit.
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Yep, I agree. It says that you want and can achieve a high standard of excellence. It should be a matter of pride, and a worthy desire of its own right. What's the cost- $85 for a test and a rating you prolly don't need? I would do it- but that seems to be the contrarian opinion.
 
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