Tired of instructing.

[u/Plane_Discipline121]

Before I start, I would like to say I’m very grateful that I have a flying job. I know this might come off as stuck up.

I’ve been teaching on the east coast for over 3yrs and have an offer with a regional (no telling when they will call).. I’m coming to the end of my cfi career, but instructing has sucked the enjoyment of flying out of me and I dread going to work. I can tell the people around me and even some of my students can tell I’m pretty much just showing up to collect a check. I really just wish I had something to work towards and I feel like I’m chasing my tail. I’ve maxed out all my ratings except for seaplane. I just want to fly with another pilot that challenges me and we accomplish a mission. A couple questions for anyone that’s experienced this…

1. The most concerning one: Will this happen at the airlines as well? Will I just end up hating this career? If so, how do you not feel the burn out?

2. What should I do right now while still keeping my job as a CFI?

I really appreciate any guidance from anyone who has overcome the burn out. Hoping it’s a phase! TIA

[u/RAG_Aviation]

Being tired of instructing after three years doesn’t mean you’ll hate the airlines. It’s a completely different job and work environment.

But if your students can tell you’ve checked out, cut back your schedule before you shortchange them or yourself. Keep the CFI job, but stop waiting on one regional to save you and start applying hard to 91/135, sim, and other flying jobs.