Getting back in it (well, kind of)

[unreal]

Right after I finished college, I decided that I didn't really want to fly professionally. The industry just wasn't looking good, so I decided that I'd go be a controller. I'm currently in a CTI school, and will be graduating in May to wait for "the call" from the FAA. But while I'm going through school, I need a job. I'm sick of doing the restaurant server thing, so I'm half tempted to go do some CFI'ing.

The only problem is that I haven't flown in almost 8 months, and haven't really been flying regularly for almost a year and a half. Suffice to say, currency isn't my friend. Also, just in case ATC falls through, I want to be able to readily get back into flying.

What do you think the odds are of me actually landing a CFI job, assuming I could go up and do a flight or two to get caught up again? The recency of experience is what's killing me, but I don't know how else to approach this.

 

[LearLove]

I don't think it would be a problem to get a CFI gig if you get current. I haven't offically CFI'd in years but keep my CFI current and just hanging out at the local airport with my fellow bums I get many offers to do BFR's and such without even advertising.

Last week I started teaching my cousin how to fly, its like riding a bike, it comes right back, even had the slightly sore throat after the lesson as I havent talked like that in along time.

As long as your CFI tickets are still good try getting some independant students or doing inst currancy or BFR's to get your foot in the door again.

Not sure where your located but Doylestown Airport (Leading Edge Aviation) in Doylestown, PA (30 mi NNE of PHL) is looking for a full time CFI right now.

Get your ATC gig and keep CFIing and get familar with the local FSDO where ever you end up then in a few years you could become a DE. An ATC gig and doing checkrides on your days off (250-300 per ride, cash) you'll be livin the life of a pre 9/11 mainline capt.

The best advice is to go to your local airport(s) and start hanging out and being social. You'll make contacts and be back in the right seat before you know it.

Good Luck

 

[rfresh]

go for it...

 

[Say Again Over]

It will all come back quickly, good luck with the Feds.

 

[Iceman21]

I am currently in a position much like the original posters. I haven't flown in almost a year and a half. I am working full time, actually over full time (6 days a week, 55-60 hours a week). The money is okay, only if I work the overtime, though. I would really like to get back into flying again, because it really is the only thing that I am really satisfied doing. The problem is that I need a consistent income. I haven't been able to find a CFI job that is able to provide that consistent income that my family needs of me. A school near me is seeking a Director of Training, so I am going to toss a resume over there and hopefully get interviewed, however, I honestly don't feel that my resume shows that I am very qualified to direct a bunch of instructors. I am really looking for some ideas on how to get back in, maybe you guys will have some ideas that I haven't thought of yet. Thanks