Flying / Driving Instruction Dual Career?
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Flying / Driving Instruction Dual Career?
Has anyone heard about or thought about combining flying instruction with driving instruction, as a method of evening out the various problems inherent in Flying Instruction; e.g. poor wages from impoverished flying schools, down time due to weather, lack of job security, tax issues etc.
The two disciplines appear to be very closely linked, and yet I have never heard of anyone trying to combine the two.
I'd be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts or experiences on this idea.
The two disciplines appear to be very closely linked, and yet I have never heard of anyone trying to combine the two.
I'd be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts or experiences on this idea.
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Interestingly (possibly) our CFI used to be a driving instructor before he started flying instruction, I believe. I don't think he had the two occupations at the same time though.
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I instruct (part time) and my wife is a driving instructor. I personally wouldn't recommend combining the two.
As an instructor you need to be constantly alert because all driving or flying students are going to try to kill you once in a while, that is very mentally tiring which could compromise your safety and that of the students. And what a nightmare juggling your bookings would be!
Just my humble opinion though!
As an instructor you need to be constantly alert because all driving or flying students are going to try to kill you once in a while, that is very mentally tiring which could compromise your safety and that of the students. And what a nightmare juggling your bookings would be!
Just my humble opinion though!
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I agree that doing both jobs at once would be difficult. However it seems to me that more/most (?) PPL level training takes place in summer. I'd like to be a career instructor but fulltime just won't pay the mortage. If I can occupy myself during the quieter winter periods then that would help both myself and the school .
Does anyone know of a culture where schools hire extra FI(R)s for busier times of year?
Does anyone know of a culture where schools hire extra FI(R)s for busier times of year?