FSI or Simuflite
09-11-2008, 03:02 PM
#11
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09-11-2008, 04:15 PM
#12
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Joined APC: May 2008
Position: Gulfstream 4SP & 5
Posts: 116
I started at FSI over three years ago as an SIC in the Hawker 800XP, it pays $14/hr. If you are still low time (under ATP mins) flight instruct on the side and continue to build hours. I did this and 1.5 years later I got a job with a Part 91 corp. flying a Hawker and a GV. The best part I still was able to stay on at FSI as a part time instructor making $30/hr. Not a bad gig, at least I think. If I were you I would go in to a center and introduce yourself rather than just applying on line. Corporate is all about networking!!
09-11-2008, 11:15 PM
#13
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They're both type rating factories. There are great instructors at both. However, I felt that my bizjet type ratings were handed to me.
I'm not trying to start a 121 vs 91/135 war but, in my own experience, Simuflite/FSI was a cakewalk compared to my 121 training.
That said, I thouht that Simuflite had better food.
I'm not trying to start a 121 vs 91/135 war but, in my own experience, Simuflite/FSI was a cakewalk compared to my 121 training.
That said, I thouht that Simuflite had better food.
09-12-2008, 05:45 AM
#14
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I started at FSI over three years ago as an SIC in the Hawker 800XP, it pays $14/hr. If you are still low time (under ATP mins) flight instruct on the side and continue to build hours. I did this and 1.5 years later I got a job with a Part 91 corp. flying a Hawker and a GV. The best part I still was able to stay on at FSI as a part time instructor making $30/hr. Not a bad gig, at least I think. If I were you I would go in to a center and introduce yourself rather than just applying on line. Corporate is all about networking!!
09-12-2008, 05:58 PM
#15
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Joined APC: May 2008
Position: Gulfstream 4SP & 5
Posts: 116
The good thing is the First officer position is only part time. You can work as much or as little as you want. I think it is the best thing a young pilot can do to gain experience. They will put you through a full initial, the same thing a paying client would go through, except no type at the end (YET.) if you hang in their for a while the type will come. I started their when I only had 300 hrs total time and they put me in a Hawker. What FSI center are you closest to? If you want more info PM me.
09-16-2008, 07:24 AM
#16
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FSI or Simuflite
http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/c...tTrack_001.pdf
09-18-2008, 06:29 AM
#17
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Great Program! Good Luck to you on that. A lot of people think it's only open to FlightSafety Academy grads, but that's not the case. See this website for answers to your questions:
http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/c...tTrack_001.pdf
http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/c...tTrack_001.pdf
12-02-2008, 08:14 PM
#18
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Hawker - Left
Posts: 10
I worked for FSI for 18 months until I was laid-off after 9/11 and started contract flying. Be aware that giving a client a resume is a good way to get fired! The one good thing about instructing - other than being home every night (or day) - is that it gives a pilot a thorough exposure to systems knowledge that you're not going to get just flying and studying the book.
I'm not sure that being around all of that electricty coursing through the atmosphere every day is healthy. I know of over a dozen people I knew at Flight Safety who are now dead from some form of cancer.
I'm not sure that being around all of that electricty coursing through the atmosphere every day is healthy. I know of over a dozen people I knew at Flight Safety who are now dead from some form of cancer.
12-07-2008, 01:51 PM
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FlightSafety is getting to smart for this to happen anymore. They have a hiring process that will prevent any non-long term employee from getting in the front door. If you are looking for a long term instructor gig, FlightSafety is by far the best place to be. Good pay, not too many hours. They have a new instructor pay incentive that pays an additonal hourly bonus on top of their salaries. I know some guys making an extra $36K a year on top of their 6 figure salary. NOT BAD, and no more hassles with the airports.
12-07-2008, 01:55 PM
#20
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Can't say anything about Simuflite as I've never been to one, but I am a refugee from FSI SAV. Great people, great facility, long hours & low pay.
You may get a free type rating, but you will pay in the long run with the hours. Oh, and they pay salary so there is no incentive to work harder. I wish they paid better and by the hour, I might have stayed.
I got a "free" type in the GV I will never get to use except for bragging rights around my airline crew room.
You may get a free type rating, but you will pay in the long run with the hours. Oh, and they pay salary so there is no incentive to work harder. I wish they paid better and by the hour, I might have stayed.
I got a "free" type in the GV I will never get to use except for bragging rights around my airline crew room.
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