29 yrs. old starting CFI... Too old?

[gonz0066]

Over 40!!

OK, Kiddo,
I started as a CFI at 47!. Training and flying all the while. Hope to fly a Citation or RJ very soon with just over 1000 hours. It'll happen for me without question. It'll happen for you for sure.
You have the edge at your age right now. Start now!
Best of luck.

P.S. I fly a Turbo Commander for a company in Atlanta. Landed that job at 46! Are you too old. I think not.

 

[PHXAviator]

Thanks All!

Thanks everyone for the sage advice and other comments!

I've never given thought to stopping what I'm doing. I just wanted to have a better grasp on the whole timeline issue going from instructing to majors.

Thanks again! What a valuable resource! This so called "internet."

PHXAviator

 

[JRSLim]

Old CFIs

Most of the instructors I know are in their mid thirties. Theres only one at our aeroclub who's younger -- he's about 20. My previous instructor is 32 and just had an offer from a commuter-- He didn't get started (flying) 'till he was 27. What it boils down to is none of the instructors feel hindered by their age and I think age is a big bonus in the flying game. I am 32 and I feel that the experience of years and life experience is a big bonus, and I c an't see 40 being too old for an airline.
I am in a similar position as you, but I don't really look 'forward' to being an instructor after seeing some other students (and thinking back to the times when I tried to kill my instructor!!) But I reckon its one of the best ways to rack up time.

Good luck
Shaun

 

[skydiverdriver]

And, I think when I make captain soon I'm going to like flying withe the more mature guys, rather than those academy wonder boys who think they are all that. Just nice to have someone my own age in the right seat.

 

[FL000]

SDD,

You've probably heard this before, but the best part about upgrading is that you get to fly with your favorite captain every day.

Just to add to the thread topic, I soloed at age 29.

 

[skyboat]

A Captain once told me that he thought he had flown with all the a**holes in the company until he upgraded and he discovered he had only flown with half of them.

 

[azpilot]

Yes you are too old!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 33 so don't start which will help make room for me!

Just kidding. There are folks that start flying at 40. I heard Van Guard has quite a few guys who are "older" and happy to stay there if they don't go belly up. I am sure there are quite a few guys with regionals who are in the same situation. As long as you don't mind having a Captain who is 25 and you are 35 don't worry about it.