All hours are important, I had 2000hrs before I got my first multi job. The goal is to keep building single time until someone hires you on a multi. Then build multi time until you get left seat multi PIC, and keep moving up from there
Hey Mate,Thank for all that valuable information.I am basically from India and got my FAA CPL and converted it to Canadian CPL. I am planning to get a instructor rating done after things settle down after this pandemic. My question here is once I build good amount of hours and keep transitioning like the snake and ladder game you mentioned;) *How about the type rating?Is it borne by the company or by me?Do we need to sign a work bond giving commitment for certain number of years? Also,looking at the current scenario do you feel it’s the right time to pitch in for instructor rating?
I've been instructing for about a year now and base salaries are non-existent at a lot of FTUs in Canada unless you're the CFI/ACFI, in some sort of management position, or work for a college. Industry standard in Southern Ontario for new class 4's seems to be in the $24-$28/hr range. The hourly rates for class 2's and class 1's are significantly higher (some places it is more than double the rate of a class 4) at certain schools, due to high turnover and a shortage of instructors to fill supervisory roles and train new class 4's (pre-2020 of course). Flight schools definitely like to hire people they trained, so if you did your PPL/CPL/Instructor rating there you've got a good leg up when the time comes to apply.
lol thats because no one wants to leave vancouver. It has always been over supply of pilots here. I left for 8yrs to alberta before I was able to move back home.
@@AviatorInspirations well I was planning to enroll in Professional training center @Delta. Any personal opinion on it? Google has tons of positive reviews but would be great to get a word from a TH-camr I follow 😅
Hi captain when you got your aircraft maintenance diploma, did you go farther to get your AME license too or you only wanted to have a diploma to back up your pilot license and resume? Thank you for your fantastic contents.
Yes I primarily wanted it for the post secondary education, as at that time airlines still wanted to see that on your resume. The AME route was a good choice, as it taught me much more about aircraft and how they work and how to fix them. I also apprenticed for a few years to earn extra money while finishing my commercial training. So one definitely complimented the other.
Thank you so much for your response i tried to find you on patreon page you mentioned but to be honest i don't know how to find it.@@AviatorInspirations
then why do you sound like a newfie? haha no but seriously im in the process of making a big life change from carpentry to something new and im thinking about becoming a pilot. i hurt my hand in an accident a few years ago and some of the damage is permanent so im looking for something i can do that doesnt involve lifting alot of heavy things while also providing my family with a good life. im just curious how long it took you to go from ppl to being employable as an instructor? @@AviatorInspirations
Sounds like great on the instructing and learning to teach and teaching to learn. I have have been thinking about it but I knew guys that failed CFI check rides when they were much better than me. How much training is involved to be CFI and estimated costs? The school I went to had no CFI Training program.
I have a separate video covering the costs, so check it out 👍🏻 Like all pilot flight tests, how well you do is a reflection of how well you prepared and where instructed. Nothing is easy in aviation and instructing is no exception. But if you have the motivation and work ethic to prepare properly, there is no reason to fail. Remember, instructing is not just to sit there and log hours, it takes a lot of work and energy to teach and pass along information to students.
Smashed like. That's a great video. Thank you very much for the upload. Can international students get a job as a flight instructor ? What will be their difficulties ?
@@AviatorInspirations yea. If I completed my cpl and flight instructor rating in canada. Will the flight school provide instructor job for international students ?
No, to legally work in Canada you need a work visa or permanent residency. You should talk to the school who completed your training if they will sponsor your work visa!
@@AviatorInspirations no bro I got it from website that if we completeed our flight training we are eligible to obtain psw visa for 3 years if training lasted for 2 years and then we can apply pr eventually
@@AviatorInspirations As you mentioned its a great way to build time and you learn a lot, so instructing is still seen as a privilege you need to pay for in Canada via low wages. I suppose you could say that for a lot of the aviation industry
@@AviatorInspirations Sorry, it is actually "welcome to aviation _in Canada_ " . Different story in the United States. Sadly, Canada coudn't care less about its own citizens and residents, and when you have an oversupply, from all over the world, flight schools can pay whatever they choose to.
Nice video good job!👍 Last year you made a video about pilot salary but you didn't mention anything about the base salary of a flight instructor , so is that s a new regulation ??
Not all schools offer a base salary, especially in big cities, so my pay video from last year is still accurate. However, more schools are starting to offering a base, especially in smaller communities to attract instructors.
That’s a good question, but I don’t have those statistics unfortunately. I would suggest phoning up some flight schools and asking them if they are looking for instructors or not and I’m sure you will figure it out. You should also consider your cost of living, as both cities are expensive ones to live in.
Depends on which stage of hour building you are. You need the PIC to get your ATPL, after that yes multi- turbine is best. Single turbine is ok, but multi hours are always more important, regardless of turbine or not
Nope I’m from Europe lol but there many schools in Quebec. Check out my video on how to pick a flight school, as everyone has different training requirements and priorities.
Aviator Inspirations I’m confused by one thing - I was informed by most of aviation schools that ATPL integrated program takes 2 years, however it takes only 10 months in Harv’s Air. But we’re considering Harv’s Air because tuition fee is affordable. Could you give me any advice?
There are different integrated courses, some offer more some less, it really doesn't make a difference. As long as you write the ATPL exams as part of the course then that's what's important.
If I get my flight instructor rating from Canada ..... Is it easy to find a job as a flight instructor in Canada or is it very tough to find a job as an instructor
flight instructors are in high demand but the industry is very cyclical. so don't bet all your cards on it. Also, rules are different to get a work permit for international student pilots if you do a modular program. if your study includes other general courses and you get a degree, its much simpler. do your research before getting indebted... very important
@@staceyradovich1570 I have researched and after doing the training from zero to flight instructor rating it takes more than 1.5 years so it is eligible for PGWP(post graduate work permit ) programme ...as per the government website... I also contacted many students who followed this path and they said getting a work permit is pretty seamless if instructor rating is done in Canada.
Hello Ashok Kumar bro , I'm from India and planning to do my CPL in Canada , I have some queries can you please help me in this ... How can I contact you?
Hello sir am from India what if i want to become instructor there in Canada what is eligible criteria?? Any best flying school from where i can get job near by Toronto or in Toronto plz help
Hey I am planning on becoming a flight instructor as my first job. I am also planning on going to university. Do you recommend that I become a flight instructor during or after university.
It all depends what your goals are. If you need a job to pay off your student loans and start building hours, then instructing should be the priority. The faster you build hours the faster you can get to a regional, so if you can do university at the same time then that’s great!
Hey so Im 16 rn and im going to graduate from a Ontario High School next year and im planning to go for Waterloo University but I hv a question on the site for Science and Aviation(A program for Aviation) they say that the medical exam must be completed prior to writing the ALPT so i just wanted to know when to do the Medical Exam and the ALPT as I start University next year in September but I apply this year and also some info on ALPT. thank you and love ur vids.
You get your aviation medical first (check out my video on it), before starting any training. The ATPL is the airline transport pilots license, and you get that once you build 1500hrs (unless you do an integrated ATPL, I have a video on that also), so don’t worry too much about that one yet
I want ro become a flight instructor but 30k average is too low, some months will be less! That wont pay my rent, I have to work as uber driver I think lol
Most entry level flying jobs pay that amount, IF you are lucky enough to even get one and not get started on the ramp or dispatch. The benefit of instructing is that you fly! But yes, most people need part time jobs to survive, unless you can live at home while you teach.
You won't make anywhere near 30K in the Toronto area. The flight school I talked to, pays $22/hour and ZERO base salary. One can expect to make more like $18K to $20K annually. This is quite insane actually, especially since they expect you to keep an open schedule for 40 hours a week, so makes it really difficult to have a second job too! I am from the US, and finished my FAA Instrument and CPL , and am in the process of converting those licenses and ratings to Transport Canada version, and doing Flight Instructor training in Canada. A CFI job in the US pays way way higher. It's truly a terrible situation in Canada!! It certainly does not look like they have ANY shortage of instructors if they are paying such a low wage!! Example of CFI salary in the US. 45K a year!! th-cam.com/video/OZP_uJ4ORno/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the update! That’s always been the case in urban cities, where people don’t want to leave. If you can live at home while working as a flight instructor, that’s the only way to survive. Otherwise I always recommend leaving the big city and going where the work is, and where they are more desperate for pilots and flight instructors, and therefore pay more.
As soon as you said myself instead of me during the first 5 seconds I had to stop watching, as if you can't get me, myself & I correct, how can I trust the finer details. 🤔
Sounds correct to me, explain to me why it isn’t 🤔 Either way, aviation is a multi cultural industry, and you will run across many people with different accents and grammar. English is my 3rd language, and having spent 15yrs in this career not once has that been an issue lol. I release free content for people to enjoy and learn from, if you don’t trust it, that’s ok 🤷🏼♂️
Anything else you want to know about being a flight instructor?
which school did you teach at?
Yaro is single hours worth it while being CFI & GAINING 1500+(ONLY SINGLE ENGINE HOURS)
It was in cold lake Alberta, no longer there.
All hours are important, I had 2000hrs before I got my first multi job. The goal is to keep building single time until someone hires you on a multi. Then build multi time until you get left seat multi PIC, and keep moving up from there
Hey Mate,Thank for all that valuable information.I am basically from India and got my FAA CPL and converted it to Canadian CPL.
I am planning to get a instructor rating done after things settle down after this pandemic.
My question here is once I build good amount of hours and keep transitioning like the snake and ladder game you mentioned;)
*How about the type rating?Is it borne by the company or by me?Do we need to sign a work bond giving commitment for certain number of years?
Also,looking at the current scenario do you feel it’s the right time to pitch in for instructor rating?
I've been instructing for about a year now and base salaries are non-existent at a lot of FTUs in Canada unless you're the CFI/ACFI, in some sort of management position, or work for a college. Industry standard in Southern Ontario for new class 4's seems to be in the $24-$28/hr range. The hourly rates for class 2's and class 1's are significantly higher (some places it is more than double the rate of a class 4) at certain schools, due to high turnover and a shortage of instructors to fill supervisory roles and train new class 4's (pre-2020 of course). Flight schools definitely like to hire people they trained, so if you did your PPL/CPL/Instructor rating there you've got a good leg up when the time comes to apply.
As usual, you explain very well. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
It's more like $0 base and $25/hr in Vancouver!
lol thats because no one wants to leave vancouver. It has always been over supply of pilots here. I left for 8yrs to alberta before I was able to move back home.
@@AviatorInspirations well I was planning to enroll in Professional training center @Delta. Any personal opinion on it? Google has tons of positive reviews but would be great to get a word from a TH-camr I follow 😅
@@LeRiderOP True! I just applied to Pro IFR for my flight Instructor's Training too. Looking forward to great experience with them.
@@Adejumo_Softlander that's great, I am yet to apply. Bit worried about the part time opportunities for international students. 🙃
I love your way of talking .... you have a unique personality.....💞
Haha thanks I appreciate that
Where did you do you CPL training?
Where did you do your instructor ratings?
Which flight school do you used to work as a flight instructor?
This video came just in time us I’m seriously thinking of becoming flight instructor
Thanks 🙏
Perfect 😁
Did you become a flight instructor in Canada?
How's your Flight Instructor career going
Hi captain when you got your aircraft maintenance diploma, did you go farther to get your AME license too or you only wanted to have a diploma to back up your pilot license and resume?
Thank you for your fantastic contents.
Yes I primarily wanted it for the post secondary education, as at that time airlines still wanted to see that on your resume. The AME route was a good choice, as it taught me much more about aircraft and how they work and how to fix them. I also apprenticed for a few years to earn extra money while finishing my commercial training. So one definitely complimented the other.
Thank you so much for your response i tried to find you on patreon page you mentioned but to be honest i don't know how to find it.@@AviatorInspirations
I discontinued the Patreon for now. I’m working on other ways you can support the channel 🙂
I love your videosl Starting my CPL in September at Abby
Nice!! 🤙🏻
im from bc and this guy has the most canadian accent ive ever heard
Hahaha I did grow up in bc 😂
then why do you sound like a newfie? haha no but seriously im in the process of making a big life change from carpentry to something new and im thinking about becoming a pilot. i hurt my hand in an accident a few years ago and some of the damage is permanent so im looking for something i can do that doesnt involve lifting alot of heavy things while also providing my family with a good life. im just curious how long it took you to go from ppl to being employable as an instructor?
@@AviatorInspirations
Sir always love your videos, so much informative ❤️ I always learn new things from your video.
I’m glad to hear that 😁
thank u bro for videos of explanations that u give us
You’re welcome!🤙🏻
Sounds like great on the instructing and learning to teach and teaching to learn. I have have been thinking about it but I knew guys that failed CFI check rides when they were much better than me. How much training is involved to be CFI and estimated costs? The school I went to had no CFI Training program.
I have a separate video covering the costs, so check it out 👍🏻
Like all pilot flight tests, how well you do is a reflection of how well you prepared and where instructed. Nothing is easy in aviation and instructing is no exception. But if you have the motivation and work ethic to prepare properly, there is no reason to fail. Remember, instructing is not just to sit there and log hours, it takes a lot of work and energy to teach and pass along information to students.
Smashed like. That's a great video. Thank you very much for the upload. Can international students get a job as a flight instructor ? What will be their difficulties ?
Haha thanks I appreciate that! You would have to get a work visa or apply for permanent residency, that’s the only way anyone can work in Canada.
@@AviatorInspirations yea. If I completed my cpl and flight instructor rating in canada. Will the flight school provide instructor job for international students ?
No, to legally work in Canada you need a work visa or permanent residency. You should talk to the school who completed your training if they will sponsor your work visa!
@@AviatorInspirations no bro I got it from website that if we completeed our flight training we are eligible to obtain psw visa for 3 years if training lasted for 2 years and then we can apply pr eventually
I’m starting my FI(A) course soon and wanted to ask about any books you suggest to maximize knowledge?
Average for a class 4 in Ontario is $0 base and $25/hr
Thanks for that info👍🏻 it sucks to see prices haven’t increased since I taught 10yrs ago, even though inflation has.
@@AviatorInspirations As you mentioned its a great way to build time and you learn a lot, so instructing is still seen as a privilege you need to pay for in Canada via low wages. I suppose you could say that for a lot of the aviation industry
lol welcome to aviation ;)
@@AviatorInspirations Sorry, it is actually "welcome to aviation _in Canada_ " . Different story in the United States. Sadly, Canada coudn't care less about its own citizens and residents, and when you have an oversupply, from all over the world, flight schools can pay whatever they choose to.
You said it brother! Aviation has a lot of growing up to do in Canada 👍🏻
Do jobs like these open up in canada for people in foreign countries?
Yes but you still need a work visa or permanent residency so work in Canada
could you do a video about jobs just after finishing flight training besides flight instructor?
Nice video good job!👍 Last year you made a video about pilot salary but you didn't mention anything about the base salary of a flight instructor , so is that s a new regulation ??
Not all schools offer a base salary, especially in big cities, so my pay video from last year is still accurate. However, more schools are starting to offering a base, especially in smaller communities to attract instructors.
Which City Is Having More Demand Of Instructors Vancouver Or Toronto ?
That’s a good question, but I don’t have those statistics unfortunately. I would suggest phoning up some flight schools and asking them if they are looking for instructors or not and I’m sure you will figure it out. You should also consider your cost of living, as both cities are expensive ones to live in.
@@AviatorInspirations Thank You Very Much For The Reply Sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Could International students could become PILOT in canada. ? Plz make video on it
Is it better to have turbine time or PIC single engine time as a flight instructor?
Depends on which stage of hour building you are. You need the PIC to get your ATPL, after that yes multi- turbine is best. Single turbine is ok, but multi hours are always more important, regardless of turbine or not
Do I sense a slight Quebec accent? If so what schools are good with a good price in qc
Nope I’m from Europe lol but there many schools in Quebec. Check out my video on how to pick a flight school, as everyone has different training requirements and priorities.
Thanks for sharing! What do u think about training school - Harv’a Air in Manitoba?
They have a good reputation 👍🏻
Aviator Inspirations I’m confused by one thing - I was informed by most of aviation schools that ATPL integrated program takes 2 years, however it takes only 10 months in Harv’s Air. But we’re considering Harv’s Air because tuition fee is affordable. Could you give me any advice?
There are different integrated courses, some offer more some less, it really doesn't make a difference. As long as you write the ATPL exams as part of the course then that's what's important.
Which flight school was it?
It was in cold lake, alberta 👍🏻
If I get my flight instructor rating from Canada .....
Is it easy to find a job as a flight instructor in Canada or is it very tough to find a job as an instructor
Flight instructors are in high demand, so I imagine it shouldn’t be too hard too find a job👍🏻
flight instructors are in high demand but the industry is very cyclical. so don't bet all your cards on it. Also, rules are different to get a work permit for international student pilots if you do a modular program. if your study includes other general courses and you get a degree, its much simpler. do your research before getting indebted... very important
Great suggestions!!
@@staceyradovich1570 I have researched and after doing the training from zero to flight instructor rating it takes more than 1.5 years so it is eligible for PGWP(post graduate work permit ) programme ...as per the government website...
I also contacted many students who followed this path and they said getting a work permit is pretty seamless if instructor rating is done in Canada.
Hello Ashok Kumar bro , I'm from India and planning to do my CPL in Canada , I have some queries can you please help me in this ...
How can I contact you?
Can u plz tell me in which flying school you had done ur flying???
How is Canadian aviation colleg
Can anyone recommend me some flight schools please? (Canada only) with a college degree.
Check out my video about modular vs integrated training, I list many in the description
Hello sir am from India what if i want to become instructor there in Canada what is eligible criteria?? Any best flying school from where i can get job near by Toronto or in Toronto plz help
Once you get a work visa you can work as a flight instructor in Canada. 👍🏻
Hey I am planning on becoming a flight instructor as my first job. I am also planning on going to university. Do you recommend that I become a flight instructor during or after university.
It all depends what your goals are. If you need a job to pay off your student loans and start building hours, then instructing should be the priority. The faster you build hours the faster you can get to a regional, so if you can do university at the same time then that’s great!
@@AviatorInspirations oh great thanks
and sir plz plzzzzz make a video about air canada cadet pilot programme plz plz plzz
Was it good to join flight college in north Canada
I went anywhere I got hired👍🏻
Do you need an instructor rating to teach?
You sure do👍🏻
Hey so Im 16 rn and im going to graduate from a Ontario High School next year and im planning to go for Waterloo University but I hv a question on the site for Science and Aviation(A program for Aviation) they say that the medical exam must be completed prior to writing the ALPT so i just wanted to know when to do the Medical Exam and the ALPT as I start University next year in September but I apply this year and also some info on ALPT. thank you and love ur vids.
You get your aviation medical first (check out my video on it), before starting any training. The ATPL is the airline transport pilots license, and you get that once you build 1500hrs (unless you do an integrated ATPL, I have a video on that also), so don’t worry too much about that one yet
@@AviatorInspirations yea but they say prior to the medical exam uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/science-and-aviation
And it’s the aviation language proficiency test
Oh sorry I miss read the ALPT 😂. It states the medical exam has to be completed FIRST, then you write the ALPT, not the other way around
Aviator Inspirations so do u hv any info on ALPT
Hii Yaro, If We Move To Smaller Towns For Flight Instructing So Will It Cause Decrease In The Salary As Now We Are In A Small Town ?
Salaries are sometimes higher in smaller towns and cost of living is lower, but not always. You go where the job is, simple as that.
@@AviatorInspirations Okk Sir, Thank You Very For The Reply
FLY SAFE....✈️🇨🇦🛬
sir can u plzz tell that in company you are working now and what salary did they gave to you ?? plz sir
What is the average cost of CFI course in Canada ?
I cover all the costs in a separate video, so check it out 👍🏻
Hello sir how are you .. can i ask what are the reasons why pilot men dont want to get married
I don’t think it has anything to do with being a pilot, just personal choice
I want ro become a flight instructor but 30k average is too low, some months will be less! That wont pay my rent, I have to work as uber driver I think lol
Most entry level flying jobs pay that amount, IF you are lucky enough to even get one and not get started on the ramp or dispatch. The benefit of instructing is that you fly! But yes, most people need part time jobs to survive, unless you can live at home while you teach.
You won't make anywhere near 30K in the Toronto area. The flight school I talked to, pays $22/hour and ZERO base salary. One can expect to make more like $18K to $20K annually. This is quite insane actually, especially since they expect you to keep an open schedule for 40 hours a week, so makes it really difficult to have a second job too!
I am from the US, and finished my FAA Instrument and CPL , and am in the process of converting those licenses and ratings to Transport Canada version, and doing Flight Instructor training in Canada. A CFI job in the US pays way way higher. It's truly a terrible situation in Canada!! It certainly does not look like they have ANY shortage of instructors if they are paying such a low wage!!
Example of CFI salary in the US. 45K a year!!
th-cam.com/video/OZP_uJ4ORno/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the update! That’s always been the case in urban cities, where people don’t want to leave. If you can live at home while working as a flight instructor, that’s the only way to survive. Otherwise I always recommend leaving the big city and going where the work is, and where they are more desperate for pilots and flight instructors, and therefore pay more.
@@AviatorInspirations Thank you for your advice Sir. Could you kindly suggest such cities with high demand for Pilots?
Please give your facebook profile ? . I want to ask something?
As soon as you said myself instead of me during the first 5 seconds I had to stop watching, as if you can't get me, myself & I correct, how can I trust the finer details. 🤔
Sounds correct to me, explain to me why it isn’t 🤔
Either way, aviation is a multi cultural industry, and you will run across many people with different accents and grammar. English is my 3rd language, and having spent 15yrs in this career not once has that been an issue lol. I release free content for people to enjoy and learn from, if you don’t trust it, that’s ok 🤷🏼♂️
Aviator Inspirations you said it right. Thanks for the videos they are great. Martin, please don’t become a flight instructor.
Thanks brother 🤙🏻