Building Time as a CFI: From ATP Flight School to 900 Hours
Luke finished ATP in 8.5 months and expected a job to follow. Here is what actually happened on the road to 900 hours.
Luke completed ATP Flight Training in 8.5 months, then discovered that the CFI job he expected was not guaranteed.
In Episode 349, he shares how he found work anyway, built time and became chief instructor at a flight school in Provo, Utah.
- 01Why he chose ATP, and whether he regrets it
- 02The hidden costs of accelerated flight training
- 03Finding CFI work without a job guarantee
- 04Building time through aerobatics and upset recovery training
- 05Balancing social media with a professional flying career
- 06Lessons on mentorship and networking
Accelerated training
Luke explains why he chose ATP, whether he regrets it, and the hidden costs and realities of accelerated flight training.
No guaranteed job
When the CFI job didn’t come automatically, social media helped him land his current role as chief instructor in Provo.
Building time differently
He built time through aerobatics and upset recovery training.
Social media and networking
Luke talks about his concern over being seen as an aviation influencer while job hunting, and a lesson he learned about building relationships in the industry.
Luke
Luke is a flight instructor and chief instructor at a flight school in Provo, Utah, with about 900 hours. His long-term goal is to fly for Delta.
Frequently asked questions
Does ATP Flight School guarantee a CFI job?
Luke found that a CFI job was not guaranteed after finishing ATP and found work through social media and networking.
How long does ATP Flight Training take?
Luke completed it in 8.5 months.
Can social media hurt your airline job search?
Luke discusses his concerns about being seen as an influencer while job hunting.
