JKJCKSN
New Member
Hello to everybody who reads this,
I, as the title states, am soon to be a CFI (with CFII / MEI privileges as well) and am looking to move (from CA to FL). As I am relatively new to the aviation industry from the standpoint of a working pilot (I've been a private pilot for over 13 years), I am seeking creditable advice as to whether my move to FL would even be worthwhile.
Here's my deal:
- I want to move to FL because I really enjoyed living there in the past (cost of living, weather, quality of life, etc.); TX is another location for residing
- I have a few FL locations / cities picked out, but am having a hard time choosing a locale partly because the job market for pilots is so varied (CFI jobs always seem to be readily available to the newbie pilot trying to earn a living and build hours in just about any town, yet entry-level jobs seem to be anywhere and everywhere and may not be where you presently are residing, which would require me to move again after possibly six months of instructing, I'm guessing)
- I want my move to be a fairly permanent thing (perhaps CFI there, then move on to a better paying and more exciting job--I really don't want to fly predominantly entry-level planes most of my flying career) because I want to reside and live in FL, but I don't know how realistic that is for newbie pilots trying to make a career for themselves--trend-wise, do pilots pick there living location or do pilots ultimately end up always moving because of the job, if you follow me?
- And, as with most newbie pilots trying to break into the aviation industry, money is tight and moving around from place to place can get very costly (I don’t see too many companies out there willing to pay out relocation / moving costs)
- Presently, I think I would like to ultimately fly corporate for a living vice airlines, cargo, etc. (but that's where my head's at today, tomorrow who knows?)
Since I know JC has many types of pilots who fly for a living at various career levels, I'd like to tap into some of that experience to help me make a reasonable, well-thought-out decision based on realistic expecations in the industry. Advice provided doesn't need to be sugar-coated or overly optimistic; I'm really asking for it straight-up so I can plan accordingly. Any help provided is, of course, greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys and gals.
I, as the title states, am soon to be a CFI (with CFII / MEI privileges as well) and am looking to move (from CA to FL). As I am relatively new to the aviation industry from the standpoint of a working pilot (I've been a private pilot for over 13 years), I am seeking creditable advice as to whether my move to FL would even be worthwhile.
Here's my deal:
- I want to move to FL because I really enjoyed living there in the past (cost of living, weather, quality of life, etc.); TX is another location for residing
- I have a few FL locations / cities picked out, but am having a hard time choosing a locale partly because the job market for pilots is so varied (CFI jobs always seem to be readily available to the newbie pilot trying to earn a living and build hours in just about any town, yet entry-level jobs seem to be anywhere and everywhere and may not be where you presently are residing, which would require me to move again after possibly six months of instructing, I'm guessing)
- I want my move to be a fairly permanent thing (perhaps CFI there, then move on to a better paying and more exciting job--I really don't want to fly predominantly entry-level planes most of my flying career) because I want to reside and live in FL, but I don't know how realistic that is for newbie pilots trying to make a career for themselves--trend-wise, do pilots pick there living location or do pilots ultimately end up always moving because of the job, if you follow me?
- And, as with most newbie pilots trying to break into the aviation industry, money is tight and moving around from place to place can get very costly (I don’t see too many companies out there willing to pay out relocation / moving costs)
- Presently, I think I would like to ultimately fly corporate for a living vice airlines, cargo, etc. (but that's where my head's at today, tomorrow who knows?)
Since I know JC has many types of pilots who fly for a living at various career levels, I'd like to tap into some of that experience to help me make a reasonable, well-thought-out decision based on realistic expecations in the industry. Advice provided doesn't need to be sugar-coated or overly optimistic; I'm really asking for it straight-up so I can plan accordingly. Any help provided is, of course, greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys and gals.
