Who in their right mind would do this???

Stone Cold

Stone Cold

Well-Known Member
If you have these qualifications, why would you be instructing? Just out of curiosity, not bashing...the bad part is I almost qualify. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif [ QUOTE ]
Title: Certified Flight Instructors - FL


Company: Delta Connection Academy Product/Service:
Location: FL Required Travel: None
Job Type: Full-time Employment Type: Permanent


Description:
Delta Connection Academy, a subsidiary of Delta, is seeking full-time Flight Instructors.


Requirements:
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of the following hour requirements: 1000 hours total time 500 hours dual given 50 hours of multi, of which 25 hours must be dual given Must hold your CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings along with a current medical. If hired you will be required to fulfill a minimum of a 12 month commitment.


[/ QUOTE ]
 
Some people just like to instruct... Maybe to get that aditional 500 hours for a shot at the big time too...
 
Hmmm. Aparently EVERYONE is passing thier program now? More thank likely, the students are getting through the CFI program, and then they realize the job offered sucks. As in 50-100 hours in 6 months somewhere around Maryland. At least that's what they just offered a friend of mine who finished not too long ago.
 
that's interesting... I thought they were supposed to be hiring from within - you know, the students that pass their program??
 
I guess they think if you're not from their organization, you need a lot of experience. That basically qualifies somebody for an Assistant Chief Pilot position. Those are very high for entry-level CFI jobs, from what I have seen. Unless it's all multi time, it's not worth it for me, personally.
 
The reason why they are doing this is simple. A lot of students are leaving the program after being shafted,defrauded,(Key Bank loan,anyone?) and milked, like a Holstien Heifer!! MOOOOOO!
 
The reason they are doing this is the reason they do everything else, marketing. They dont need instructors, but with that post it makes prospective students think they have an in for a good instructor job. I mean after all if they are hiring guys at 1000tt youd have a big leg up getting there fresh out of DCAs training, pure BS. That opening was on the website the whole time i was there and i dont know of a single CFI that came with anywhere near that time!
 
And how much is the pay for that job, 15,000 a year? Yep, almost enough to afford a nice spot in a trailor park.
 
try 10.00 buck an hour,no benefits, and all the bovine manure you can shovel.
But you better not, or else you be fired!! So don't complain if after only 6 mos. you get 30 hours dual, and your locked into a contract, ahhh -you know the rest.
 
[ QUOTE ]
If you have these qualifications, why would you be instructing?

[/ QUOTE ]

I was hired at my current CFI job with 930 TT and about 500 dual. It was a 12 month commitment.

I did it because I didn't want to go the single-pilot freight route. Yes, I might do it now as I've had some interesting experiences since then, but back when I signed up for the gig I had 80 multi. I have over 300 now (220 in the baron), more than my buddy had when he finished his 12 month commitment at Airnet (but he did have some turbine time in the van).

I make more here than the Airnet guys make first year, so thats a plus. Also, I get to sleep at night, not in the day. That was probably the biggest factor. However, the job I just landed is night freight, but its in a 26,000 lb. airplane, 2 crew, and a type.

There were numerous reasons why I chose to sign up. I kicked myself for doing it when I was 6 months in, but now that I'm almost done my 12 month stint I can honestly say I'm glad I did it.

And no, it's not at DCA. Heck no! I lived right down the street from them. I couldn't survive wearing a tie
smile.gif
!

Airnet looks like a fun job for sure. The marketing guy at my former school knew Craig fairly well. I think more than a few CFI's went there to get their multi time. If I was closer to 1200 TT when I decided to leave I would've gone to Airnet for sure, but I wasn't flying very much and it would've taken probably another 5 months to hit 1200 total. This route just made more sense for me.

~wheelsup
 
[ QUOTE ]
If you have these qualifications, why would you be instructing? Just out of curiosity, not bashing...the bad part is I almost qualify. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[/ QUOTE ]

I like being a CFI!!
wink.gif
 
This is an old post, but I guess we'll keep discussing it. If you have that many hours, why would you start at the bottom of the rung at a flight school? You are going to be teaching primary studs for a while as everybody else builds time around you with Inst and ME studs.

With those quals, you can go to an airline (some anyways), go to a smaller school and be an Asst CP, or you're close to 135 mins to get a freight job. Some freight companies even take on FO's with lower hours...the jobs are out there. My original question (modified a little now) was why start at the bottom when you have that much experience.

I won't even dignify the "I like being a CFI" comment. I still like CFI'ing myself, and am keeping current, but at some point in time you eventually want to move up in a/c. If you go to an Academy, you will start at the bottom and maybe eventually move up after all their people move on.
 
[ QUOTE ]


I won't even dignify the "I like being a CFI" comment. I still like CFI'ing myself, and am keeping current, but at some point in time you eventually want to move up in a/c. If you go to an Academy, you will start at the bottom and maybe eventually move up after all their people move on.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm not looking to argue. . . just making a statement that not every 1000 hour CFI is rushing to drop resumes at the airlines!

I get resumes from 1000 hour CFI's every week! My old boss had over 9000 hours before he moved on to a corporate gig!

Some people really enjoy being a CFI!
 
No problem. I totally understand some people love primary instruction. Not very many, but some do. I would rather teach professionals that will study or people serious about flying. I guess my CFI gigs had some bad studs, but I have heard from others that most CFI gigs are that way. Give me advanced studs with better equipment and I'll be very content.

Like I said, I like teaching, but you'd better be dedicated to the task. And most CFI jobs don't allow that selection.

I wish you the best of luck in all your aviation endeavours.

TX
 
No problem at all, txpilot!

Perhaps I'm extremely lucky at my current job!

Because I kept a positive attitude from the start, however, I pretty much run the place now. I have a great team of professionals that I work with, I've got my own office and I can pick and choose who I fly with. If somebody isn't studying or they're not dedicated, I tell them to go elsewhere!

I'm sure I'll go to an airline eventually, but I still enjoy jumping into the Skyhawk for S-turns and power-off stalls!!
tongue.gif
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top