Finding Instructor work??

[Rowley]

Hello,

Do any of you guys have any tips on finding work as a flying instructor??

ie, Train at the school you intend instructing at,etc,etc.

Any help would be much appreciated?

ps, Exactly how hard is it to find work at the moment?

[Newguy]

Tip 1) Send your CV to every FTO in the country.
Tip 2) Be prepared to re-locate.
Tip 3) Be prepared for poverty.

[JT8]

Peeps,

What is the current situation regarding instructors jobs? I might be starting on the modular route soon, maybe doing an FI rating depending on the the airline market <img src="eek.gif" border="0">

Are there any instructing jobs out there at the moment?

Cheers, JT8

[Newguy]

Flight Instruction in the U.K. is seasonal. A lot of instructors get jobs early in the year only to be 'let go' 7 or 8 months later. Having said that, you can gain lots of hours and some very good experience during these months. If you ask enough company's you may be lucky and get a full time position but you wont earn any fortunes. Good luck whatever you do.

[aces low]

I recently mailed 13 flying schools within 50 miles or two hours drive of my place. I only got the courtesy of one reply (Well done Tatenhill Aviation). I expect the weather will improve and the chances of getting some part-time work will improve with it. Family commitments prevent relocation unfortunately. <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

[Newguy]

13/1 ain't a very good ratio but don't be to dis-heartened, summer is coming and the prospects of work will improve. Don't be a stranger at the local school's and hopefully you'll be in the right place at the right time.

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