FATPL or CPL/IR (+FI) for career instructing?
Hi
My ATPL theorys expire in the not too distant future, (ive had some unforseen finance problems which stopped the training 2 years ago) but i am able now to continue. Should be able to get my CPL flight test done before the exams expire but dont think ill get the IR done in time hence no FATPL.
My question is can you make a viable career out of instructing without holding a FATPL/ ATPL. My idea would be to finish my CPL then do the FI rating and instruct. Then after a while do the IR exams and the IR ( because the credits from my ATPLS would have runout). I would then hold a CPL/IR and FI. In the future in terms of getting a job as an MEIR instructor at one of the big schools would the lack of (F)ATPL be a problem or would they look at someone with just CPL/IR +FI ?
I would imagine this isnt a problem but would be interested in peoples views.
Thanks
Foz2