Is flying and flexibility for family possible?
Am I looking for the impossible in trying to find a fulfilling way to stay involved with aviation but have the flexibility to be around more for my family?
I am 35 and have about 400 hrs TT (IR, CSEL, working on CFI). I want to fly more and eventually fly bigger aircraft. I’m not necessarily pursuing a 121 job
I have two young kids (3 and 5). My partner has a great job in finance that could easily support our family. I work a 9-5 that I like but could see leaving.
How realistic is working as a CFI and setting a schedule that would allow me to get the kids to/from school and have occasional days off?
As the kids get more independent I could see being away a bit more; Is a part 135 job a realistic option to fly more without being away from home for extended periods?
The aviation industry is new to me so I don’t have a great picture of how balancing a family and working as a pilot looks.
Thanks for the comments.