Hello All,
I am an active duty Army Warrant Officer who is retiring in two years. I am an Electronic/Avionics Technician. I have completed the BS in Professional Aeronautics from ERAU and currently working on the Master of Aeronautical Science degree...which will be completed next year.
When I retire I plan to become a career CFI....would really like to move into the collegiate aviation field as part of university faculty. I do not have any regional/major airline aspirations.
I will be moving to my last duty station soon at Ft. Bragg, NC. I have zero hours of flight time. Should I concentrate on getting my ratings at an affordable FBO, or head to ATP in Raleigh? I really am in no big hurry and I feel that going the FBO route might be more affordable and more in tune to my needs. I don't really feel like forking out cash for a big name.
If anyone can give me some advice about the career field...I would really appreciate. I am not concerned about the pay...as my retirement pay will be around 36K a year...so I can afford to eat while working toward my goals.
Any career CFI's from collegiate aviation or the academies around for mentoring? Thanks for your assistance.
Dan
I am an active duty Army Warrant Officer who is retiring in two years. I am an Electronic/Avionics Technician. I have completed the BS in Professional Aeronautics from ERAU and currently working on the Master of Aeronautical Science degree...which will be completed next year.
When I retire I plan to become a career CFI....would really like to move into the collegiate aviation field as part of university faculty. I do not have any regional/major airline aspirations.
I will be moving to my last duty station soon at Ft. Bragg, NC. I have zero hours of flight time. Should I concentrate on getting my ratings at an affordable FBO, or head to ATP in Raleigh? I really am in no big hurry and I feel that going the FBO route might be more affordable and more in tune to my needs. I don't really feel like forking out cash for a big name.
If anyone can give me some advice about the career field...I would really appreciate. I am not concerned about the pay...as my retirement pay will be around 36K a year...so I can afford to eat while working toward my goals.
Any career CFI's from collegiate aviation or the academies around for mentoring? Thanks for your assistance.
Dan