First job advice needed
Hi there im looking for some advice on which road to go down for my first job, charter or instructing. I got my CPL about a year ago but I havent flown since my actual CPL flight test because soon after I underwent two operations. I got my ATPL and iRex exams done during this setback period but now that im on the mend im really keen to get a job flying but am a bit unsure about the best choice financially, flying hours wise and career progression wise.
I do not have access to a lot of money and im not from a wealthy family so if I chose to instruct I would have to get a loan from the bank to cover the cost, as well as the additional cost of a night VFR. But, on the upside I would be able to get a full time job flying and not move away from home.
Im prepared to move anywhere interstate if thats what it took to get a full time charter job but from what ive heard off others my chances are pretty slim with only 200hrs total time and only a CSU endorsement and <5700 class endorsement (and no time in a C206/C210). Im not quite sure if some employers will make a compromise and get me to pay for a retractable endorsement or something then hire me? or if thats a bad idea for me?
Basically I just want to get my foot out the front door and get a fulltime job flying asap but because of my financial situation im just trying to figure out the most efficient road to take. If I had the money I would instruct in a heartbeat but I dont and im not sure if I want to have a 20k debt to a bank to get me the instructor rating after im already 80k in debt to get my CPL and diploma.
If anyone has been in my position and has any advice id really appreciate it,
Cheers.