My non-aviation career was in the Coast Guard....you will find a lot of
ex-military folks working in the aviation business. By the time I retired I
had my commercial, instrument, CFI, and MEL (there was no MEI at the
time...I was grandfathered). If I hadn't had the CG pension to help out, I
couldn't have lived on what I made as an instructor.

Bob Gardner

"Jack Allison" wrote in message
...
Anyone out there who retired from their non-aviation career (as in you
didn't get paid to fly) and became a CFI or commercially rated pilot? I'd
be interested in your experience, either positive or negative and which
ratings you obtained along the way.

I'm looking 12+ years down the road when I retire from the high-tech rat
race and considering options for part time work having something to do
with
flying. I'm more interested in staying active within aviation and working
more on my own terms than making a living. Any income would be (very
little) gravy and that's ok.

--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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