sjj83
31st Jul 2012, 14:14
Hello Flight Instructors,
I am from Ontario, Canada. I'm 29 years old and currently working as a teacher. I've always wanted to fly since I was a kid and lately, I've been growing increasingly unhappy and realized that I was not doing anything in life that I was truly passionate about since I was a kid.
Reading up on the internet about a career in aviation and the sacrifices that must be made, I'm starting to think given the amount of money I make as a teacher and the time off, maybe flight instructing is a way for me to live my dream and have a decent lifestyle. Maybe, just maybe, down the road as I get older, I'll consider taking a regional job. But for now, to "half live the dream".
Given my educational experience, will that increase my chances of getting hired
as a flight instructor? I understand how people learn and accustomed to various teaching styles and methodologies.
With two months off in the summer and various holidays throughout the year, will I be more employable as an instructor?
Is it possible to work part time throughout the year, and full time once summer starts, which I understand is "high season" for flying.
Could I supplement instructing part time with other gigs, such as sky diving flights?
Is it possible to be a part time pilot, for example medevac flying?
Looking forward to hearing responses.
Cheers mates.
I am from Ontario, Canada. I'm 29 years old and currently working as a teacher. I've always wanted to fly since I was a kid and lately, I've been growing increasingly unhappy and realized that I was not doing anything in life that I was truly passionate about since I was a kid.
Reading up on the internet about a career in aviation and the sacrifices that must be made, I'm starting to think given the amount of money I make as a teacher and the time off, maybe flight instructing is a way for me to live my dream and have a decent lifestyle. Maybe, just maybe, down the road as I get older, I'll consider taking a regional job. But for now, to "half live the dream".
Given my educational experience, will that increase my chances of getting hired
as a flight instructor? I understand how people learn and accustomed to various teaching styles and methodologies.
With two months off in the summer and various holidays throughout the year, will I be more employable as an instructor?
Is it possible to work part time throughout the year, and full time once summer starts, which I understand is "high season" for flying.
Could I supplement instructing part time with other gigs, such as sky diving flights?
Is it possible to be a part time pilot, for example medevac flying?
Looking forward to hearing responses.
Cheers mates.