What could I expect?

Pietrantonio

Pietrantonio

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Alright. Just a few questions. I'm just getting used to this whole professional pilot thing, and I'm about to get started soon on my ratings (already have PPL ASEL), but I was wondering, when all is said and done, about how many hours could I expect to have when it comes time to CFI? I'm guessing around 300 TT and a little less for PIC time? I know that it varies largely amongst school, population, etc...but how long could one expect to instruct for before hours are in the regional timeframes? I would take this up with an instructor, but I don't have one for FW as of now. Still checking out a couple of facilities. Thanks for the help! Also, if there's any info you need from me to better help generate some estimated answers, let me know.
 
Expect to have anywhere between 200-300 hours by the time you have your CFI done, mainly depending on whether you do your commercial part 141 or 61. Depending on your multi time and which airline you want to go to, you probably wouldn't have to instruct more than 2-6 months.
 
mojo6911 said:
To meet minimums, no. To be qualified for the job, you will want to do something before going to an airline.
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That, and to respect the profession that will provide for you for years to come. . .it'd be best to have more than just the minimum pieces of flair.

But what do I know. . . :rolleyes:
 
surreal1221 said:
That, and to respect the profession that will provide for you for years to come. . .it'd be best to have more than just the minimum pieces of flair.

But what do I know. . . :rolleyes:
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Well, you all know where I stand on this issue, having instructed full time for over 2 years now.

The poster did ask what to expect with regard to instructing and the unfortunate reality is is that the low pay is commensurate to the lack of experience in the hiring pool.

And if you want me to wear 23 pieces of flair, then you should tell me to wear 23 pieces of flair!
 
I went to the flight school that I'm thinking about training at, and here's what we talked about. I already have my PPL ASEL, and so the next rating will be my IR. I spoke with the president of the school, and here's what he suggested we could do.

1) First, I need to build x-country time. I'm only at 15 hrs, so I need to add about 30-35 more hours before really starting my IR training.

2) When I start my IR training, I can fly the SEL aircraft, and do my IR checkride in the SEL aircraft, or

3) Do my IR training in the SEL aircraft, and with the last 10 hours of my IR training, get in the MEL aircraft, finish my IR training, and do my Multi and IR checkride the same day.

What would be the best option? They both seem like they will get me no more or less hours between the two, but I think option 3 will save some time. What do you think?
 
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