$150K @ 500 hours CFI job | NOW HIRING | ATP | Flight hours | civilian contractor

HERE'S WHERE TO APPLY: careers.cae.com/global/en/job...
(The posting says $80-$100k but I received insider information that it will be updated to $150k) I haven't confirmed but my fingers are crossed for you!
Welcome aboard, aviation aficionados! ✈️ Today's video is an exhilarating fusion of two epic journeys: diving into the wildest comments I've received as a pilot influencer AND uncovering the secrets to going from 0 to ATP for under $35k! 🚀 Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, insights, and budget-friendly tips that'll have you soaring to new heights in no time!
Theme 1: Hilarious Misconceptions 🤣
From inquiries about flying upside down to mind-boggling theories on airline food, we're dissecting some of the most laugh-out-loud comments I've ever received. Strap in and prepare for some serious giggles as we debunk myths and set the record straight on all things aviation!
Theme 2: Budget-Friendly Aviation Dreams 💸
Ever dreamed of becoming a pilot but thought it was too expensive? Think again! I'm spilling the beans on how you can achieve your ATP for under $35k. Discover affordable flight schools, cost-effective study materials, and insider tricks to make your pilot dreams a reality without breaking the bank!
Theme 3: Community and Inspiration 🌟
This video isn't just about laughs and savings; it's about building a community of aspiring pilots who support and inspire each other. Whether you're here for the memes or the motivational advice, I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way. Let's lift each other up as we chase our dreams and conquer the skies together!
So buckle up, hit that like button, and join me on this epic adventure filled with laughter, learning, and the boundless possibilities of aviation. Don't forget to subscribe and share this video with your fellow aviators - let's spread the joy of flight far and wide! Blue skies and happy landings, everyone! ✈️💙 #AvGeek #PilotLife #DreamsTakeFlight"
0:00 intro
3:09 category #1
4:42 category #2
5:21 $150k @ 500 hours
6:02 category #3
12:00 Drama of flying Reddit
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[@WhiskeyNeat36]

My understanding, in the research that I've done, is that being a CFI is very much part of the learning process in becoming a full on pilot. You're working with people who will think and react to things differently than you do/did and that's an opportunity for you to reiterate the information. You've already demonstrated you're competent enough to fly on your own. I don't understand why there would be any hate for the light sport path when nearly flight school that I've found in my area is training people in a light sport air craft until you start getting into multi engines.

[@pilotkaity]

I agree with you that CFI is a great way to become a better pilot

[@MagnificentOne]

Thanks. You’re quickly becoming one of my favorite aviation channels. You definitely took an outside the box approach to getting your ratings which I think will be beneficial for some of my students to know as an alternative option. Appreciate you.

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you! It may not be the route for everyone but it could really help some people so I’m happy to share

[@chrispbacon550]

Now you know another… $100,000 plus for Airline Training Academy. I atleast got my private with instrument rating but some never flew at all. Went to airport for a flight and sign said ‘sorry we are bankrupt schools closed indefinitely.’ Appreciate your story and definitely inspiring.

[@pilotkaity]

@@chrispbacon550 that’s horrible!! I hate to hear this. It’s definitely a thing and some people now do not know about this kind of thing and get into trouble

[@christophermetcalf4720]

Great Job Kaity! You are one of the folks that I am following regularly. You and I have been flying about the same amount of time and I wish I had known you when I was getting started. I have about 20% of your hours and you are in the spot that I am aiming for. It took me 8 years of flying to realize that the journey is different for all of us and that there is no one size fits all approach. Currently working on CFI. I have worked in the industry for over 20 years. There are no shortcuts, but there are certainly ways to be efficient. Thanks for throwing great information out there. Ignore the haters. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@pilotkaity]

Thanks for sharing this! I’m hoping to help people continue to love aviation so I’m glad that what I’m putting out is helping you!

[@kiltedpiper98]

Well done Kaity. Keep up the content and keep giving back.

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you!

[@jbl7092]

Very proud of you for stepping up and defending yourself against the kind of men who can only relate to women on a sexual level. I'm a veteran and an ex-cop, and I can tell you that real men don't behave that way. There is a silver lining. Because of that creeps comment, I'm subscribing to your channel and will be watching and liking future videos.

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you for this encouragement!

[@amendez93]

Thank you for everything you really motivate me to follow my hopes and dreams.

[@pilotkaity]

Happy to help!

[@Skylion73]

Great info! Thank you. Keep it up

[@pilotkaity]

Happy to help!

[@keissyvillatoro4891]

Hey, great video. I am a student pilot right now and working towards my Private Pilot License in a part 141 school. This video definitely has opened a new perspective in me and I am thankful you share this information with other pilots!

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you for this uplifting comment!

[@keissyvillatoro4891]

@@pilotkaity your welcome🫶. Got any advice for me?

[@reyesben]

Great job Kaity. While I don’t think you need to respond or make a defense for what you do, you did A great job in this video. And the last minute or two really says it all don’t listen to people that haven’t done it. I need to learn more about this for my son who is a part 61 and currently finishing his instrument on his way to become a CFI, thanks for putting hard work into this. It is valuable, and you deserve to make money on it.

[@pilotkaity]

Thanks for this comment! I’m hoping to help people along their flight training journey so I’m glad that’s what is coming through!

[@groman2k]

Love it! Thank you. Shalom!

[@pilotkaity]

🙏

[@farhadkadri6189]

Great video Kaity! Do you know if the lightsports route also work the same way north of border in Canada? And also if you know of any schools that would offer the light sport route.

[@pilotkaity]

I only know FAA rules sorry! Google light sport flight training in your area to find some

[@kdlange6052]

You are refreshing. I love that you feel it’s your calling to pay it forward so few mentors out there it’s no wonder so many skilled crafts are being lost. I’m constantly trying to find the best path for my son economically and you are very helpful. I’m 63 and I’m going to work towards a sport pilot license then maybe more. Which brings me to a question. The FAA has a forced retirement at 65 for commercial airlines but what about other paid flying options after 65?

[@pilotkaity]

The retirement at 65 is only for part 121 which is airlines. Other jobs you will run into issues with insurance at a certain age but there is not set answer to what that age is

[@bowhuntinoh]

Love the content

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you!

[@canismajorbeats]

Congrats huge accomplishment! People will be jealous of anything.

[@pilotkaity]

🙏

[@TurtleDucki]

This sounds like a great route for those inclined to teach. Thanks for sharing! To me this is an awesome way to solve the biggest barrier to becoming a professional pilot, initial capital. However this route is very location dependent. If your city has a flight school which uses LSA’s that’s amazing! If not you’ll have to go the traditional PPL/IR/COM/CFI/CFII. My flight school used to have an LSA (C162), but I don’t think many ppl were renting it so it got sold. Seems like flight schools that have a fleet of and specialize in LSA’s succeed more than ones that have a fleet of 172s and 1 LSA. Do you think this would be feasible in the Houston area? Doesn’t seem like there’s any flight schools offering LSA’s here.

[@pilotkaity]

This is a fair point it’s definitely not as common as standard categories aircraft. I think Houston is a large enough are that there is probably a base of students who want to get light sport that could keep you busy it you find how to advertise to them

[@TurtleDucki]

@@pilotkaity Yup! The cost of living here is pretty low, just gotta pick the right airport and advertise. Honestly I wouldn’t mind doing it as I enjoyed flight instructing same as you, I just ponder at how profitable it would be. I would love to own an LSA (for my own use) and teach out of it. What is in your opinion the most beginner friendly C172-like LSA?

[@pilotkaity]

@@TurtleDucki I don’t think you’d be making buckets of money but you’d definitely be saving on your own time building

[@pilotkaity]

@@TurtleDucki I flew the tecnams and like them a lot

[@CarolMcKee-xd2sd]

Great video!!!

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you!!

[@TruckinTrader1]

Pilot Kaity, I have been trying to find Lite Sport training like this bc of the cost. Is there any specific things to be careful of? My son and I just attended Sun N Fun last week and saw several flight schools and very expensive. We saw experimental aircraft but didn't get a chance to ask about training. Any help/ suggestions would be helpful. Thanks for a solid video!

[@pilotkaity]

The same things to be aware of at any other flight school. Bad instructors, bad maintenance. These are things you kind of have to feel out along the way and don’t be afraid to switch instructors

[@TruckinTrader1]

@@pilotkaity Is there any difference with the Lite sport CFI (S) and the other? I hope I'm asking that correctly?

[@pilotkaity]

@@TruckinTrader1 yes light sport CFI and tradition cfi are completely different things

[@azyyahwallace]

Youre awesome and you motivate me alot excuse my french but f these haters. They just want to achieve what you already have!!

[@pilotkaity]

Haha thanks for the encouragement!

[@veronicajmitchner5826]

Hey Kaity I’m in the Orlando, Fl area. What school did you go to for your light sport? And what schools would you recommend for PPL?

[@pilotkaity]

I don’t recommend a specific school in that area. I also don’t give out the name of the one I worked for because there have been some mixed experiences there. There are 3 schools within an hour of Orlando that come up on Google if you search light sport flight training Orlando so I’d suggest visiting all of them and seeing which one is your favorite and which ones are hiring

[@auztin069]

Thank you for standing up against OF and saying publicly you're a christian and actually living to those standards. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others. Currently working on my CFI at a 141.

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you for the encouragement! Good luck with your training!

[@Bucketnate]

I feel like i wouldn't instruct but youre an inspiration. I wanna fly PC12s for money one day!

[@pilotkaity]

The PC12 is fun!

[@eggface17]

Keep up the great work! ✈️ It’s ok to use your hard earned professional skills to bring in some income. That’s just part of life. No explanation needed.

[@pilotkaity]

Very true! Thank you

[@Parr4theCourse]

I leave negative comments up as well and like you have a great support of followers that will defend Janis and I….only ones I delete are the extremely vulgar ones. Have a blessed day!!!

[@pilotkaity]

There can be some pretty wild ones 😬 I hope you have a blessed day as well!

[@TheShooter95]

Where can I find the CFI for the airforce job?

[@pilotkaity]

It’s in the description

[@discernablewind6984]

As a retired rescue diver from the fire service who is embarking on my pilot adventure, I can appreciate your content along with the other channels I have subscribe to encourage my adventure. You are correct in reminding critics that everyone’s journey is not the same. I appreciate your approach and can take it into consideration as I move forward. I, like you, want to teach as well as make a buck or two. I will not embark on a KZbin content because I desire to remain anonomous and my personal views about KZbin will remain to myself. I look forward to additional videos and “Thanks for the encouragement!” Also, CONGRATS on you and your husband finding each other and being HAPPY!! It IS possible. My wife of 37 years is encouraging me to learn how to fly. SHE IS MY BIGGEST CHEERLEADER AND ENCOURAGER!!! H😍W I L🥰VE MY GAL AND ENJ🥰Y 😍UR ADVENTURES T🥰GETHER!! Be Blessed, Always!!

[@pilotkaity]

Thank you so much for this comment! The encouragement is greatly appreciated!!

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

How much longer did it take you going that route

[@pilotkaity]

I was working within a year. I never had the goal of going to an airline but I hit the ATP mins at the same time as my peers

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

@@pilotkaity thanks for the reply and great content

[@claytonmatt4334]

Leave the screenshots up longer so we can see what you’re talking about

[@pilotkaity]

You can pause the video to read

[@claytonmatt4334]

Yeah that's great try leaving them up longer. No one needs to see your face, it's better content if we can see what you are referring to. Most people listen passively while doing other things. You're welcome

[@pilotkaity]

@@claytonmatt4334 thanks for the feedback!

[@LinedFury]

where did you see 150k? job posting has it listed as 80-110k which is still great

[@pilotkaity]

The posting right now says $110k. I was told they will be going up to $150k soon but I have not officially had that confirmed. I made $91k when I worked there in 2018 so that increase wouldn’t be too wild for 2024

[@Forex-vj7dc]

nor Do i see 500 hour number. I do see 200 dual, assuming thats after 250 commercial/cfi route. So thats what, 450 hours?

[@pilotkaity]

@@Forex-vj7dc yes that’s where the 500 hours comes from. Someone could have less than that

[@Forex-vj7dc]

@@pilotkaity makes total sense now thank you

[@topofthegreen]

I’d be afraid of light sport aircraft because they are not certified.

[@pilotkaity]

They have similar maintenance and inspections required. They’re still manager under faa rules

[@djpremiumjuice6722]

It's great you can pass on your knowledge in a positive way and delete negativity. There will always be Karens. Jesus had His and He says we will have ours.

[@pilotkaity]

Thanks for this encouragement!

[@kirbyclone3293]

Wow! I made 10k a year as a CFI/CFII in the mid 90’s…….

[@pilotkaity]

The grind!

[@SoarAndMore]

150k for the 2 years? So 75k a year? Is this that deal that CAE uses sky warrior instructors and they lose another 10k off the top in Pensacola?

[@pilotkaity]

No it’s 150k/year and not the Pensacola thing. This is also unofficial. Right now the current salary is 110k/year

[@SoarAndMore]

@@pilotkaity sooo what’s the 150k?

[@kayneg3986]

It's called Clickbait !

[@SoarAndMore]

@@kayneg3986 ya, there’s too much of this stuff… I understand making a thumbnail interesting or enticing… but this is leading to many people down a false path… I’ve been in aviation as a pilot for 23 years in general aviation, law enforcement aviation, and military. Now flying for a major carrier This kind of stuff puts a bad taste in my mouth. This is useless information about how to get lost in your aviation career. More motivation for me to put useful content together.

[@SoarAndMore]

@@kayneg3986 she blocked my original post…

[@bphifer]

Negative comments display a bunch of ego/arrogance and it’s not helpful because the commenter does not have enough info to make such absolute criticisms

[@pilotkaity]

Yep so true

[@idekav.]

141 nerd was nun but facts😂

[@pilotkaity]

😂 the part 61 cowboy too. My husband edits these for me and that had me crying

[@y.h8383]

well, while I appreciate the explanation, most of your arguments don't make sense. Not always but in most case i want to be taught from an experienced instructor as he/she possibly has flown in more conditions. Nepotism is a reality. I don't believe if you say your father didn't help you get ahead of others.

[@pilotkaity]

It just depends on the instructor like I said. Some more experienced ones are not necessarily better. I have seen some very high time instructor who are absolute crap as CFIs.

[@BRC332]

BS. Even light sport will cost a lot

[@pilotkaity]

What’s BS?

[@JB_Hobbies]

Oof. People on the internet really suck. Anyway, bet that open position gets flooded with applications now! Maybe they’ll send you a Christmas card 😂

[@pilotkaity]

Haha I hope they get some good applicants! I loved working there

[@Thumper43230]

I hate that you even had to defend yourself for comments like that. I ignore “Keyboard warriors”. Sometimes it’s hard and on some vids I have had to disable comments, but I refuse to waste my energy dropping to their level with a response.

[@pilotkaity]

This is probably the answer