bobbysamd
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I just saw a full-page ad in my Sunday Denver Post classifieds that ERAU is establishing a presence at the Air Force Academy in COS: "Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a private, multi-campus institution . . . has partnered with the U.S. Air Force Academy! We're providing introductory flight training to cadets and lieutenants for positions as Air Force Pilots, plus we'll be hiring staff from flight instructors to flight maintenance supervisors and A&P technicians . . . ." (emphasis added)
The ad goes on to say that Riddle will be conducting on-the-spot interviews on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 29th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Location is the Wyndham Colorado Springs, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs. You have to bring a resume and all your credentials.
Flight Specialists (CFIs) require all single-engine ratings, 1000 total and 500 dual given. Military flight instruction experience would be a plus, the ad says. No mention at all about multi. I suspect that this program is a replacement for the old T-41 pilot screening program.
I could not find an online link to the Post ad, but I found this
link to these jobs on the Riddle job openings page. You can apply online, but if it were me, I'd find a way to apply in person.
Thought this might be of interest. This could be a great opportunity for a lot of people. I've had some military flight students, and they are usually great students, intelligent, and highly motivated. I lived in Colorado Springs for four years, off and on. There are few better places to live than the Pikes Peak region.
PS-I would just say that I was always interested in programs like these, especially after I gave up my "dream" of regional airline flying and concentrated on professional instructing. ERAU was the best flying job I had in terms of pay and bonus incentives. Benies were okay. Once again, this might be a good place for mid-level experienced instructors who are sick of unmotivated, boneheaded students to hang their helmets and goggles for a while. And, really, the climate and lifestyle is unmatched.
The ad goes on to say that Riddle will be conducting on-the-spot interviews on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 29th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Location is the Wyndham Colorado Springs, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs. You have to bring a resume and all your credentials.
Flight Specialists (CFIs) require all single-engine ratings, 1000 total and 500 dual given. Military flight instruction experience would be a plus, the ad says. No mention at all about multi. I suspect that this program is a replacement for the old T-41 pilot screening program.
I could not find an online link to the Post ad, but I found this
link to these jobs on the Riddle job openings page. You can apply online, but if it were me, I'd find a way to apply in person.
Thought this might be of interest. This could be a great opportunity for a lot of people. I've had some military flight students, and they are usually great students, intelligent, and highly motivated. I lived in Colorado Springs for four years, off and on. There are few better places to live than the Pikes Peak region.
PS-I would just say that I was always interested in programs like these, especially after I gave up my "dream" of regional airline flying and concentrated on professional instructing. ERAU was the best flying job I had in terms of pay and bonus incentives. Benies were okay. Once again, this might be a good place for mid-level experienced instructors who are sick of unmotivated, boneheaded students to hang their helmets and goggles for a while. And, really, the climate and lifestyle is unmatched.
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