Advice requested! Airline pilot -> Instructor
Hi.
I'm currently looking for advice on which route to take, to start a career as a part time instructor.
I'm currently flying for BA as an FO, but I have always wanted to become an instructor.
So was hoping to hear your thoughts.
The plan is to go part time so that I'll have at least a clear week a month to do instructing.
Ideally I'd like to become a MEP IRI one day. But all parts of instructing interests me. But I realise that' I have a lot to learn before being able to do that.
So do you think I should start with a FI(r) or would I be better off going for an IRI?
Also is the flying schools at all interested in an instructor like me?
Obviously the cheapest option is to start with an IRI. But I'm concerned that I won't be able to find employment...
Would also love to do MCC training or even ATPL ground school.
What are your thoughts?