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mines_a_coffee

25th Apr 2017 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 9750790)

mines,

You mention two regulatory regimes. Under which would you be "exercising the privileges of..." ?

FAA, hence my searching for CFI/II course. There seem to be many around, I didnt want to take pot luck so hopefully some recommendations will come my way!

bafanguy

26th Apr 2017 08:48

mines,

Wish I could be of some help but I know almost nothing about the CFI thing. Sounds like you've got a plan in mind. However, I might suggest a more US-centric website for advice. jetcareers.com forum (free sign up) is a relatively civilized place where lots of people appear to be familiar with instructing. Best wishes on your retirement.

172_driver

26th Apr 2017 13:31

What none has talked about yet is the stick & rudder and instrument flying proficiency which is gained only through practice. That's an argument for going the CFI, CFII and MEI route. It will prepare you well for future airline interviews. It did so for me.

pponte

6th May 2017 05:17

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Originally Posted by Willtofly (Post 9760884)

So a month ago I went to pelican, thinking it's going to be great, but I wasn't! I was tricked and lied to from the beginning, first they told me they hire every student as an instructor then once i went to the they said we only hire the good ones! They have 14 instructor and not enough students!

Only 3 aircrafts in the fleet!!

I paid them a month rent and a house deposit, once I told them on Friday I'll be leaving on Tuesday they told me to leave their school accommodation or else they'll call the police!

If someone on social media contacts you called Viktor don't thrust him, he'll be super nice to you on WhatsApp but in person he threats you like a dog!

Thank you so much for your feedback and insight about this school.
I was also almost tricked into joining them bit then started asking the difficult questions and the fleet was one of them...
Viktor seemed noce initially but if you ask him details he'll be rude even via email or whatsapp so I can only imagine that being worse in person once you've handed over the money.

Who runs the school after all? Do rate them on google and facebook, we need to use social media to rate these guys so that others are warned about them.

Thanks

mines_a_coffee

6th May 2017 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by pponte (Post 9762520)

Thank you so much for your feedback and insight about this school.
I was also almost tricked into joining them bit then started asking the difficult questions and the fleet was one of them...
Viktor seemed nice initially but if you ask him details he'll be rude even via email or whatsapp so I can only imagine that being worse in person once you've handed over the money.

Who runs the school after all? Do rate them on google and facebook, we need to use social media to rate these guys so that others are warned about them.

Thanks

Agree with the above! I thought he was just having a bad day when he sent snotty messages via WhatsApp.

Aw well, the search for a decent school continues.....

Marty33

7th May 2017 04:15

Just marry a nice American girl and Bobs Your Uncle.

pponte

7th May 2017 07:12

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Originally Posted by Marty33 (Post 9763381)

Just marry a nice American girl and Bobs Your Uncle.

Would have to convert to islam to be allowed a second wife, which doesn't play well with the current setting and administration but thanks for the suggestion.

crazydumb_pilot

7th Sep 2017 11:51

Job in Nicaragua

Hi Chitolin,

Are you guys contracting at la Costeña in order to fly the Caravan ?
Muchas gracias !

Quote:

Originally Posted by chitolin (Post 9557991)

1500 Hours will land you a job at any regional in the US. Question is:
Will you have a right to work in the US? if not, get your ratings at a place that you can work at.

crazydumb_pilot

7th Sep 2017 14:46

Hi,

I was considering going to Pelican but IDK. A lot of people told me to don't go and EVERYONE are talking about this famous Victor. It's hard to find good messages about the school and what I'm afraid is to pay in advance the course. That's sound weird since you don't really manage your money. So guys, why did you chose to leave Pelican ? Because of the money or because the school management ? After all of this i'm considering to go to Hillsboro. Might be a good choice ?

Happy Landings,

flyingcrankshaft

11th Feb 2019 06:39

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Originally Posted by crazydumb_pilot (Post 9885095)

Hello,

Curious to know which school you went attended? I am currently looking at both of these school for their CFI program.

motorcitycobra

17th Feb 2019 13:41

can you guys share info about OPT on an M1 visa?

Gomrath

4th Mar 2019 00:02

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Originally Posted by motorcitycobra (Post 10392664)

can you guys share info about OPT on an M1 visa?

Have you actually searched the USCIS website? All the information is fully documented there as to the requirements.
OPT is limited to a maximum of 6 months after completion of a full time purse of study. It is also only available if it isn't available in the student's own country.

Gomrath

4th Mar 2019 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorcitycobra (Post 10392664)

can you guys share info about OPT on an M1 visa?

Have you actually searched the USCIS website? All the information is fully documented there as to the requirements.
OPT is limited to a maximum of 6 months after completion of a full time course of study. It is also only available if it isn't available in the student's own country.

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