RJ Standards Program

pilotkppsg

pilotkppsg

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Hey ya'll,

I did the total CFI program @ JAX back in June of '03 and then went and finished college while instructing. Anyway, I graduated in May of this year w/ 680 TT and 150 multi, gold seal CFI-MEI, FCC license and ATP written. Now, my question is, since I have the time required and the other stuff taken care of, can I get that interview w/ Xjet or PSA assuming that I perform to standards in the RJ sim during the 7-day program. I've heard that they usually only give the interview to Career Pilot instructors, but since I did the total CFI w/ them, maybe I could be grandfathered into that group, What i'm getting at is 5-grand is a lotta cabbage w/out being guaranteed the interview, you know? I realize that they can't guarantee an interview to everybody going through the program, there's too much liability and litigation involved w/ that, but I'd like an insider's account as to how the interview agreements work,

Take it easy.
 
What does it take to be a Gold Seal guy again? I used to know.. but forgot.. I guess I could look it up...

As far as the RJ Program - I dunno, they might be able to hook you up.. Might not..
 
For the Golden Seal you've gotta have an AGI or IGI ticket and at least 10 checkrides within the past 24 months w/ at least an 80% pass rate. Then you take your practical test results just as you would to renew the CFI by activity along w/ your CFI ticket and AGI ticket to your local FSDO. They give you a new temp. certificate w/ the designation Gold Seal under whether it is an origianl issuance or reissuance. Now for the neato part: once you get your new permanent Wright Bros. license in the mail, instead of having a black seal in the upper right and corner, now it's gold, playa! Then, of course, you can get hot chicks to come give you their phone numbers at the bar and you can finally be in the cool club j/k. BTW, once you get that gold seal, you even get your own website to show how cool you are: http://www.yourethemannowdog.com
 
Hahahaha.. I guess I'll get that done sometime.. I've got an 80 pass rate or better..
 
GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES - Req\'s

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What does it take to be a Gold Seal guy again? I used to know.. but forgot.. I guess I could look it up...

As far as the RJ Program - I dunno, they might be able to hook you up.. Might not..

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For more details here's what Advisory Circular AC61-65D says:

18. GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES. The specific requirements for the gold seal flight instructor certificate are contained in FAA Orders 8700.1, General Aviation Operations Inspector’s Handbook, and 8710.3C, Pilot Examiner’s Handbook. Flight instructor certificates bearing distinctive gold seals are issued to flight instructors who have maintained a high level of flight training activity and who meet special criteria. Once issued, a gold seal flight instructor certificate will be reissued each time the instructor's certificate is renewed. Applicants for gold seal flight instructor certificates must meet the following requirements:

a. The flight instructor must hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating (glider flight instructors need not hold an instrument rating) or an ATP certificate;

b. The flight instructor must hold a ground instructor certificate with an advanced or instrument ground instructor rating; and

c. The flight instructor must have accomplished the following within the previous 24 months:

(1) Trained and recommended at least 10 applicants for a practical test, at least 8 of whom passed their tests on the first attempt;

(2) Conducted at least 20 practical tests as a designated pilot examiner, or graduation tests as chief instructor of a 14 CFR part 141 approved pilot school course; or

(3) A combination of the above requirements. (Two practical tests conducted equal the credit given for one applicant trained and recommended for a practical test.)



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So you have to be a DE also?

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No, it's just not worded very clearly.

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c. The flight instructor must have accomplished the following within the previous 24 months:

(1) Trained and recommended at least 10 applicants for a practical test, at least 8 of whom passed their tests on the first attempt;

(2) Conducted at least 20 practical tests as a designated pilot examiner, or graduation tests as chief instructor of a 14 CFR part 141 approved pilot school course; or

(3) A combination of the above requirements. (Two practical tests conducted equal the credit given for one applicant trained and recommended for a practical test.)



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BrianNC: Must accomplish #1, 2, OR 3 above. It's not worded very clearly, perhaps they should state "either 1, 2, or a combination of 1 and 2."
 
The best thing to do, would be to call the 800 number. They will have a better answer for you than any of us on this board. the no. is 800 255 2877.
 
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The best thing to do, would be to call the 800 number. They will have a better answer for you than any of us on this board. the no. is 800 255 2877.

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yeah and let us know what you find out. I was thinking about doing the same thing.
 
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