Outlook on instructing jobs

[leafs95]

Good day all,

Fresh CPL considering obtaining a class 4 instructor rating. I would dive right in and start immediately, and I honestly like the idea of teaching someone how to fly, however I just want to get an idea from you guys on the current job market for fresh class 4's. Is there a need and would getting a job be a lighter issue? I'd prefer working in southern Ontario however I do understand beggars cannot be choosers in this economy and would ultimately be open for opportunities across the country.

Further, are all the flight training waitlists due to an instructor shortage or some other reason?

Cheers

[av8tour]

Good morning leafs,

I am a flight instructor and has been for almost 6 years now. I love what I do and I am glad that I chose this path rather than going straight to fly commercially since I had the opportunity back then. I appreciate your enthusiasm; this side of the industry can benefit from people who are doing it not just for the sake of building hours (nothing wrong with that, but it would be great if instructors try their best while at it).

To answer your question, I am currently living in Manitoba. The flight schools that are in the prairie region seem to be always hiring. Ideally, you obtain your instructor rating from the school where you will be instructing as they will most likely give you priority to be hired. I do not have much info regarding southern Ontario, but I have a colleague who taught at Seneca and she had a positive experience (pay is good there as well). I have seen periodically, a couple of flight schools in Saskatchewan post job ads for flight instructors including Class 4s. I also recall seeing Super T aviation in Medicine Hat, Alberta, post an ad for some sort of sponsored Class 4 training (I believe the province provides a grant towards your instructor rating) in return for committing to work for a certain period of time (a year or two).

If I may suggest a fantastic flight school (flight club) for you to consider. Brandon Flight Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. I have worked there not too long ago, and it was one of the best places (if not the best) that I have worked at. Instructors are on a respectable salary with incentives for extra money/hour for extra billable hours over the minimum, plus other benefits (medical, dental, etc). Best of all, the great working atmosphere and the fantastic coworkers, and management.
I loved working with everyone there. Brandon is a nice size city, with almost everything that you would need there (except for maybe for Costco, but hey they deliver lol). I commuted from almost 1.5 hours away for the job...

If you are interested in working there or anywhere else in Manitoba, you can let me know and I will do some digging to get you helpful info. In the meantime, keep up the motivation and maybe even start studying for the rating (online ground school, or just purchase one of the instructor rating prep books).

All the best.

[Z28]

Good morning leafs,

I am a flight instructor and has been for almost 6 years now. I love what I do and I am glad that I chose this path rather than going straight to fly commercially since I had the opportunity back then. I appreciate your enthusiasm; this side of the industry can benefit from people who are doing it not just for the sake of building hours (nothing wrong with that, but it would be great if instructors try their best while at it).

To answer your question, I am currently living in Manitoba. The flight schools that are in the prairie region seem to be always hiring. Ideally, you obtain your instructor rating from the school where you will be instructing as they will most likely give you priority to be hired. I do not have much info regarding southern Ontario, but I have a colleague who taught at Seneca and she had a positive experience (pay is good there as well). I have seen periodically, a couple of flight schools in Saskatchewan post job ads for flight instructors including Class 4s. I also recall seeing Super T aviation in Medicine Hat, Alberta, post an ad for some sort of sponsored Class 4 training (I believe the province provides a grant towards your instructor rating) in return for committing to work for a certain period of time (a year or two).

If I may suggest a fantastic flight school (flight club) for you to consider. Brandon Flight Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. I have worked there not too long ago, and it was one of the best places (if not the best) that I have worked at. Instructors are on a respectable salary with incentives for extra money/hour for extra billable hours over the minimum, plus other benefits (medical, dental, etc). Best of all, the great working atmosphere and the fantastic coworkers, and management.
I loved working with everyone there. Brandon is a nice size city, with almost everything that you would need there (except for maybe for Costco, but hey they deliver lol). I commuted from almost 1.5 hours away for the job...

If you are interested in working there or anywhere else in Manitoba, you can let me know and I will do some digging to get you helpful info. In the meantime, keep up the motivation and maybe even start studying for the rating (online ground school, or just purchase one of the instructor rating prep books).

All the best.

Thank you for your valuable input much appreciated. I just did a drive today dropping off resumes for an instructing job in Ontario but they all said they are full of instructors and nor taking any more for the time being. I am an older guy that just wants to settle into a instructing gig that's it that's all. I guess I have to wait my turn to get my foot into the door so fly safe and encouraging words.

[leafs95]

Good morning leafs,

I am a flight instructor and has been for almost 6 years now. I love what I do and I am glad that I chose this path rather than going straight to fly commercially since I had the opportunity back then. I appreciate your enthusiasm; this side of the industry can benefit from people who are doing it not just for the sake of building hours (nothing wrong with that, but it would be great if instructors try their best while at it).

To answer your question, I am currently living in Manitoba. The flight schools that are in the prairie region seem to be always hiring. Ideally, you obtain your instructor rating from the school where you will be instructing as they will most likely give you priority to be hired. I do not have much info regarding southern Ontario, but I have a colleague who taught at Seneca and she had a positive experience (pay is good there as well). I have seen periodically, a couple of flight schools in Saskatchewan post job ads for flight instructors including Class 4s. I also recall seeing Super T aviation in Medicine Hat, Alberta, post an ad for some sort of sponsored Class 4 training (I believe the province provides a grant towards your instructor rating) in return for committing to work for a certain period of time (a year or two).

If I may suggest a fantastic flight school (flight club) for you to consider. Brandon Flight Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. I have worked there not too long ago, and it was one of the best places (if not the best) that I have worked at. Instructors are on a respectable salary with incentives for extra money/hour for extra billable hours over the minimum, plus other benefits (medical, dental, etc). Best of all, the great working atmosphere and the fantastic coworkers, and management.
I loved working with everyone there. Brandon is a nice size city, with almost everything that you would need there (except for maybe for Costco, but hey they deliver lol). I commuted from almost 1.5 hours away for the job...

If you are interested in working there or anywhere else in Manitoba, you can let me know and I will do some digging to get you helpful info. In the meantime, keep up the motivation and maybe even start studying for the rating (online ground school, or just purchase one of the instructor rating prep books).

All the best.

Thank you so very much for your helpful tips! Seriously I really appreciate it and I'll be sure to bug ya a little in your PMs with questions after I've done more research from my side. Instructing seems pretty worthwhile from what I can see. Cheers!

[leafs95]

Good morning leafs,

I am a flight instructor and has been for almost 6 years now. I love what I do and I am glad that I chose this path rather than going straight to fly commercially since I had the opportunity back then. I appreciate your enthusiasm; this side of the industry can benefit from people who are doing it not just for the sake of building hours (nothing wrong with that, but it would be great if instructors try their best while at it).

To answer your question, I am currently living in Manitoba. The flight schools that are in the prairie region seem to be always hiring. Ideally, you obtain your instructor rating from the school where you will be instructing as they will most likely give you priority to be hired. I do not have much info regarding southern Ontario, but I have a colleague who taught at Seneca and she had a positive experience (pay is good there as well). I have seen periodically, a couple of flight schools in Saskatchewan post job ads for flight instructors including Class 4s. I also recall seeing Super T aviation in Medicine Hat, Alberta, post an ad for some sort of sponsored Class 4 training (I believe the province provides a grant towards your instructor rating) in return for committing to work for a certain period of time (a year or two).

If I may suggest a fantastic flight school (flight club) for you to consider. Brandon Flight Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. I have worked there not too long ago, and it was one of the best places (if not the best) that I have worked at. Instructors are on a respectable salary with incentives for extra money/hour for extra billable hours over the minimum, plus other benefits (medical, dental, etc). Best of all, the great working atmosphere and the fantastic coworkers, and management.
I loved working with everyone there. Brandon is a nice size city, with almost everything that you would need there (except for maybe for Costco, but hey they deliver lol). I commuted from almost 1.5 hours away for the job...

If you are interested in working there or anywhere else in Manitoba, you can let me know and I will do some digging to get you helpful info. In the meantime, keep up the motivation and maybe even start studying for the rating (online ground school, or just purchase one of the instructor rating prep books).

All the best.

Thank you for your valuable input much appreciated. I just did a drive today dropping off resumes for an instructing job in Ontario but they all said they are full of instructors and nor taking any more for the time being. I am an older guy that just wants to settle into a instructing gig that's it that's all. I guess I have to wait my turn to get my foot into the door so fly safe and encouraging words.

You got no bites at all in Ontario? A little concerning not gonna lie...

[Z28]

Good morning leafs,

I am a flight instructor and has been for almost 6 years now. I love what I do and I am glad that I chose this path rather than going straight to fly commercially since I had the opportunity back then. I appreciate your enthusiasm; this side of the industry can benefit from people who are doing it not just for the sake of building hours (nothing wrong with that, but it would be great if instructors try their best while at it).

To answer your question, I am currently living in Manitoba. The flight schools that are in the prairie region seem to be always hiring. Ideally, you obtain your instructor rating from the school where you will be instructing as they will most likely give you priority to be hired. I do not have much info regarding southern Ontario, but I have a colleague who taught at Seneca and she had a positive experience (pay is good there as well). I have seen periodically, a couple of flight schools in Saskatchewan post job ads for flight instructors including Class 4s. I also recall seeing Super T aviation in Medicine Hat, Alberta, post an ad for some sort of sponsored Class 4 training (I believe the province provides a grant towards your instructor rating) in return for committing to work for a certain period of time (a year or two).

If I may suggest a fantastic flight school (flight club) for you to consider. Brandon Flight Centre in Brandon, Manitoba. I have worked there not too long ago, and it was one of the best places (if not the best) that I have worked at. Instructors are on a respectable salary with incentives for extra money/hour for extra billable hours over the minimum, plus other benefits (medical, dental, etc). Best of all, the great working atmosphere and the fantastic coworkers, and management.
I loved working with everyone there. Brandon is a nice size city, with almost everything that you would need there (except for maybe for Costco, but hey they deliver lol). I commuted from almost 1.5 hours away for the job...

If you are interested in working there or anywhere else in Manitoba, you can let me know and I will do some digging to get you helpful info. In the meantime, keep up the motivation and maybe even start studying for the rating (online ground school, or just purchase one of the instructor rating prep books).

All the best.

Thank you for your valuable input much appreciated. I just did a drive today dropping off resumes for an instructing job in Ontario but they all said they are full of instructors and nor taking any more for the time being. I am an older guy that just wants to settle into a instructing gig that's it that's all. I guess I have to wait my turn to get my foot into the door so fly safe and encouraging words.

You got no bites at all in Ontario? A little concerning not gonna lie...

Unfortunately it’s a big concern! Talking in person to 3 schools that I paid a visit with a resume all told me POSSIBLY by the summer! Let’s not give up hope though , the airlines are not hiring for now hence the movement !