Naples
Hi Bogbeagle. Earlier this year I was offered a position with NAC. No interview. I just sent them my CV in response to an advertisement and was then offered the job during a telephone conversation. All very friendly, good money (salary), the correct visa, etc. I didn't take it for a several reasons.
1) Initially it all seemed to be too good to be true. Once I looked into the contract it soon became apparent that I would be working sunrise-sunset, and that leave would be almost non-existent during the first year. Not my idea of fun.
2) They wanted me to start work before actually gaining a visa. "Been there, done that"...not a good idea.
3) The salary initially looked good. Then I looked at the cost of housing in the Naples area. It's a lot more expensive than the rest of Florida.
4) At the time there appeared to be a lot of confusion/ bad rumours surrounding the school. I have no idea whether these rumours were true. However, the phrase "there's no smoke without fire" sprung to mind.
Since being offered the job they have advertised time and time again for both a JAA CFI and instructors. A bit unusual in my opinion.
Good luck if you manage to get out there.
Last edited by Esperanza; 4th November 2006 at 19:17.