career flight instructor?
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career flight instructor?
hi guys,
I posted a similar question a while back and I am looking for any updated stories or comments on people loving just to teach others to fly as a flying career not necessarily your full time job as it does not pay fantastic wages.
How many people love it and the reasons they are career instructors.
thank you
kloe
I posted a similar question a while back and I am looking for any updated stories or comments on people loving just to teach others to fly as a flying career not necessarily your full time job as it does not pay fantastic wages.
How many people love it and the reasons they are career instructors.
thank you
kloe
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Kloe,
Last time you asked the question, I replied:
When I wrote this, over a year ago, I had changed jobs only a few months earlier and my new role was still new and exciting. Now, a year on, it's pretty much routine for me. But, re-reading what I wrote back then, I've surprised myself in that it could have been written yesterday! My views have not changed at all!
Good luck with your future career!
FFF
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Last time you asked the question, I replied:
Now I teach multi-engine, CPL and IR, and I know I made the right decision. I love teaching, and I love light aircraft. I work 9-6 Monday-Friday, I never have to stay away overnight, and the people I work with are as enthusiastic about flying as I am. It's not quite as much fun as PPL instructing, and it doesn't pay as well as an airline job would, but for me it's a good balance between lifestyle and salary. But it's not a path to take unless you're dedicated to it.
Good luck with your future career!
FFF
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