Return to instructing? it's been a while......
 

Hi Team,

I have not instructed since 2003 and have recently left 'full time' aviation to persue other interests. I have all the tickets to teach ME/IR but of course these have lapsed. My total time is 5500 and I have extensive experience in Charter and Airlines. The reason I left my last job was due to fatigue/boredom/lifestyle blah blah blah ...................... however, instructing does still capture my imagination.

Do people return to instructing after big breaks? and more importantly, are training providers interested in 'my type'? ( I am 61) .

Any thoughts or opinions gratefully received.

ME/IR instructors are currently rarer than rocking horse droppings so if you get revalidated you should have no trouble finding work.

Wow! Thanks Whopity. That's encouraging to hear :)

Whopity beat me to it. The answer is yes and yes! If you're interested in varied club instructing rather than "working" at a commercial training school (we don't do ME or IR) is Elstree anywhere near you?

Mmmm, that might be my problem ........ Cornwall at the moment :eek:

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Yes, instructors do return after a long break, I did, and yes there is a shortage of instructors right now. It's very rewarding after retirement from a flying career, and gets you out of the house and far from the daily nagging of 'er indoors!

Check this out.
https://www.l3cts.com/careers-at-L3C...iner-vacancies

If needed feel free to PM me.
Cheers.

I'm pretty sure that those L3 adverts had an original closing date of end of November. Interesting that it is now end of January...... Mustn't have had many suitable applicants.

Thanks again chaps :)

See how much mileage there is in this school. The COO is the same person who was previously in charge of Airways Aviation and the reputation whilst under his tenure wasn't that good. From what I've heard I wouldn't wish to work for him.
Opening up a new (ish) (Previously Bliss Aviation) school in a cut throat business.

Shall watch with interest.

As for the revalidation, I would recommend Central Flight Training at Tatenhill.

He has lapsed, so it's a renewal not a revalidation.

XO

As for the renewal, I would recommend Central Flight Training at Tatenhill.

Experienced pilots have a lot of wisdom they can pass on to students to make aviation safer, plus it is rewarding watching your students progress.
Good luck.
Tim

Hi, usedtofly,
My UK FI(A) exp in 06 last flight in 03 as FI in SE Asia. Just completed my
FI renewal and agree with some of the above especially what Whopity posted.
Not sure if they still looking but CAE had ads up for Kidlington
MEIR instructors etc. Best o luck,
Regard's,