At the end of the day Mustfly was asking for advice about what he should do and if indeed whether it was realistic to be paid as a part time instructor,obviously different people will give advice from different points of view, I am in much the same position as he is aiming for i.e. instructing because I enjoy it but do not
need the cash so thought he might find my viewpoint worthwhile-only he can be the one that finally decides what to do and I am sure he will find his own way.
n.b. I would also instruct for free at something like the VGS or other worthwhile causes that were not operating for profit.
Whichever way you go Mustfly I am sure you will enjoy it. At 31 you are certainly
not too old for an airline career, if you do a search you will find plenty of posts on this subject but if you are happy in the job you have I would certainly say you will find the instructing great flying and very rewarding.
Good luck and enjoy it.
