PPL to CPL (advice wanted)
Hi All,
Just signed up to the forums to seek some advice from any previous experienced pilots who completed their CPL part-time.
I currently have a PPL and have completed all 7 theory subjects.
I have started to work on building my solo hours with long nav's exploring NSW (departing YSCN).
I am also saving to complete my MECIR training and considering the following:
- Continue part time to build solo hours and part time complete IREX Theory and then begin MECIR training (flying only on weekends) I'm estimating this would take 3 months or so to complete.
- Or looking into completing my CPL in the US (Miami) where I could do the training at a fraction of the cost and also full-time.
Upon completion of my CPL I am weighing up becoming an instructor or looking for flying jobs, I respect and value the benefits of becoming a flight instructor, and also considering doing that offshore in the US.
I ideally would like to return to AUS for employment and or if possible land a job in the US (2nd preference).
I am really not sure on which direction to take and as each week passes, the longer it will take to finish and the smaller my bank account becomes when flying here in AUS as opposed to the US.
Any advice here.
Much appreciated
Chris