Originally Posted by
benken2870
Question: Basically, I want to align my 2 passions being flying and teaching as a career change. Firstly, expectation management, am I too old for this to be a reality? Secondly, if so, what would be an ideal training flow for this to happen (Starting from zero hours). Ideally I would like to remain on the Australian east coast and eventually work my way up into more complex instruction ie MECIR
Thanks in advance for any assistance
You are never too old to follow your passion. However, don't expect the same financial reward from your investment comparable to what you are doing now.
The minimum required path is to pass 7 cpl theory exams, get cpl, pass pirc, do the instructor training course, then get instructing job.
There are 2 options:
1. find local school and do it part-time on your own time/pace.2. apply for hecs and do the same but full-time through some "sausage factory" school.
I've chosen option 1, as an adult learners we naturally want to understand, which takes time, might be longer and more expensive, but you get more experience.
Good luck on your journey..