Originally Posted by
Bodie1
If you are doing it from scratch you will come out with a bare Grade 3 which will 'entitle' you to the Ab-Initio training until you add training approvals, not cheap.
Grade 3's are able to provide instruction up to the CPL.
The basic restrictions are:
- Can't send first solo's
- Can't perform flight reviews
- Can't grant RPL navigation endorsements
Some non basic stuff like can't be a HOO, ATO etc.
The jump from G3 to G2 happens pretty quickly, around 6-8months at a reasonably busy GA school (200hrs abinitio). G3's usually do get dumped with the ab-initio which helps on the upgrade front (and the pay rise that comes with it, though do remember you get the a payrise when you get 300hours total instructing).
Most respectable training organisations will support the instructor in getting their additional training endorsements... NVFR TE, Design Feature etc as it will help the company. They would be a little more cautious about handing out META and IRTE as they are a fair bit more expensive (And the instructor becomes a lot more valuable once they have those).
Going to G1 (500hrs abinitio) usually leads to a decrease in flying as you take on more administrative roles, but generally more MEA time. You also start babysitting the G3's who are by nature, fighting off job offers to lead lockheed martins's check and training programme.