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SUMMARY:Chief Pilot Tells All – How to Get a CFI Job
DESCRIPTION:It seems like there are two groups of people who become flight instructors: pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students\, and pilots who love to share the art and skill of flying with new students while building hours toward a career in the airlines. \nIf you’re a new instructor\, you may be facing the challenge of finding a school to align yourself with.  The industry fluctuates wildly\, with sometimes too many instructors and sometimes not enough.  In the past year\, flight schools have been flooded with new instructors as airlines temporarily shut down hiring\, leaving many instructors teaching years past the time they originally thought.  So what’s a new CFI to do?  How do you get your foot in the door? \nWe asked SCFC Chief Pilot Dan Dyer to share some of his experiences on the hiring side\, to give insights that may help new CFIs better position themselves in the tight job market.  He’s been a flight instructor himself for over twenty years and has been hiring instructors at San Carlos Flight Center for thirteen years of that.  He’ll review how the Flight Center looks for new instructors\, some common deficiencies he’s seen in CFI applications\, and help CFI applicants put their best foot forward.  How to handle in-person and Zoom interviews?  How to come prepared for a flight test?  What research to do before you apply\, and what to ask for during negotiations. \nThis is an interesting look behind the scenes of one General Aviation business.  It is designed mostly for new instructors\, but anyone may find these tips useful in future job searches.  Join us for a better understanding of what makes a quality flight instructor. \nDan Dyer is the founder of the San Carlos Flight Center and has built the motto of Safety\, Community\, and Adventure for over 12 years.  Dan was an instructor for over 15 years\, accumulated over 4\,000 flight hours\, and is the Bay Area’s local expert in crosswind landing instruction. He is known for finding simple and innovative ways to explain complex topics and regularly speaks on advanced ground school topics.  Find out more about Dan at www.sancarlosflight.com or contact him at dan@sancarlosflight.com \nThis seminar will be open to all\, both in-person and virtually. While we encourage in-person attendance\, those watching virtually can join the livestream page at 7 PM PST. You may utilize the “Ask a Question” button and submit questions to the presenter.  \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2024 as a Distinguished Flight School. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/chief-pilot-tells-all-how-to-get-a-cfi-job/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:Women in Aviation: Special Talk with Alaska Airlines' Chief Pilot\, Kim Gabrelcik
DESCRIPTION:SCFC’s Women in Aviation group is excited to invite you to a truly inspiring event as we welcome Kim Gabrelcik\, Chief Pilot (SFO Base) at Alaska Airlines\, to the Flight Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand from a top leader in commercial aviation—particularly meaningful for anyone interested in attending the airlines or interested in leadership positions throughout their career. Kim will share stories of her career journey\, discuss the leadership challenges and opportunities facing female aviators today\, and take audience questions at the end. \nWhy you don’t want to miss this: \n\nGain insight into how Kim built her career up to the Chief Pilot role at the SFO base of Alaska Airlines.\nLearn about what leadership in a major airline looks like and what skills and mindset helped her get there.\nNetwork with fellow women and professionals in aviation\, ask your own questions\, and get inspired for your next step.\nEnjoy a relaxed\, welcoming setting with snacks—so bring your appetite and your aviator curiosity.\n\nAnyone and everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague who might benefit from hearing Kim’s story—in particular if they are studying aviation\, instructing\, or interested in airline operations. \nPlease RSVP below so we can plan a headcount for snacks.  \nKim Gabrelcik is the Chief Pilot for Alaska Airlines’ San Francisco base\, where she leads a team of pilots operating out of one of the airline’s most dynamic West Coast hubs. With a degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a distinguished career spanning multiple flight and leadership roles\, Kim has built a reputation for operational excellence\, mentorship\, and commitment to aviation safety. Throughout her career\, she has served as a captain\, line-check pilot\, and flight operations leader\, helping develop the next generation of airline pilots while supporting Alaska’s pilot workforce and high standards of performance. Kim is also deeply dedicated to community outreach and advancing aviation career pathways\, particularly for women and young people interested in aerospace. Her leadership\, passion for empowering future aviators\, and dedication to building an inclusive flight deck make her an inspiring voice within the industry and a role model for aspiring pilots everywhere.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/women-in-aviation-special-talk-with-alaska-airlines-chief-pilot-kim-gabrelcik/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Weather Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you checking the weather before your flight simply by looking at METARs? Have you struggled with trying to get a comprehensive view of weather? Are you looking to get an understanding of ways to conduct a weather briefing? \nIf you are a student pilot or recent pilot trying to better understand options for accessing weather for a flight then join us for this workshop to learn more about weather briefings. We will use a cross-country flight scenario and walk through the process of gathering relevant weather for a flight. We will show you how to get aviation weather information from www.aviationweather.gov\, ForeFlight\, 1800wxbrief.com and by speaking to a flight service station weather briefer. \nIf you want to better understand how all these sources of weather fit in a briefing\, join us for this interactive session. \nHerb Patten is the Assistant Chief Pilot at the San Carlos Flight Center\, a CFI and an FAA certificated advanced and instrument ground instructor who teaches the private pilot and instrument ground school at San Carlos Flight Center.  He is a commercial pilot with an instrument rating\, has flown over 4\,000 hours in more than 130 different California airports.  He is the current chairman of the Upwind Foundation\, famous for its Upwind Summer Scholarship Program. In 2025\, Herb was named a Distinguished Flight Instructor by AOPA. \nSan Carlos Flight Center (SCFC) is the SF Bay Area’s most dynamic flying club\, committed to building general aviation through safety\, community\, and adventure. AOPA has consistently recognized SCFC in their Best Flight School survey\, most recently in 2023 as a Distinguished Flight School for the third year in a row. \nSCFC is committed to promoting safety in general aviation through our regular safety seminars and guest speaker programs. Our seminars are free to watch when attended in person at our facility in San Carlos but live streaming and viewing recorded seminars are exclusively available to members. Click here or contact an SCFC member service rep at (650) 946-1700 for more information about online access to our web library of over 500 recorded safety seminars and live-streamed content.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/weather-services-workshop-dec2025/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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SUMMARY:Seaplane Rating – When\, Why\, Where and What to Expect
DESCRIPTION:Getting your first rating as a pilot is a major milestone and with it you enjoy many privileges that land-locked humans don’t have. You can fly to many destinations directly that are arduous to get to when using conventional transportation. That first rating is often for a Airplane Single Engine Land. But what if you are yearning for an adventure to land on a lake or other body of water? \nSan Carlos Flight Center invites Commercial pilot Sal Valdes that just recently obtained her seaplane rating along with Mary McEnroe\, recipient of the Women Making a Splash scholarship to share their experience with flying seaplanes. In this seminar they will share the reasons why they embarked on a seaplane rating. Sal and Mary will provide insight into where they did their training\, how to prepare for the seaplane rating it and what the training involved. \nIf you have ever dreamed about landing on water and experiencing the additional freedom provided by a seaplane rating\, please join us for this event. It just may inspire you to take that step to advancing your skills by adding a seaplane rating to your pilot certificate.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/seaplane-rating-when-why-where-and-what-to-expect/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T013728Z
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SUMMARY:FlyOutGroup LA Trip Recap – Flying in\, around and through LA airspace
DESCRIPTION:Last month\, several planes from San Carlos Flight Center ventured down to Southern California to experience flying around and through the various Class Bravo and Charlie airspace in that area. The goal was to experience first hand how to navigate what looks like a maze of airspace. \nThis seminar will be a recap of the trip and include details of how they successfully navigated through this busy airspace. The panel will also share their experience of flying into several of the bucket list airports in Southern California including Santa Monica\, Long Beach\, John Wayne and Catalina. \nIf you are considering venturing into Southern California\, you will want to join this seminar to hear first hand what it is like to navigate and communicate in that area. \nTravis Bender is a Senior Flight Instructor at San Carlos Flight Center. He currently holds a CFI/CFII certificate and earned the majority of his certificates here at the Flight Center. Prior to instructing\, Travis led sustainable procurement efforts for a large Silicon Valley technology company.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/trip-recap-flying-in-around-and-through-la-airspace/
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T183435
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SUMMARY:Flight Center Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:The SCFC pilot community will gather annually to celebrate our shared experiences and accomplishments. Mark your calendars for Friday\, December 19th at 7:00 PM\, as we host our annual Holiday Party and Member Appreciation Night. Get excited for a festive celebration featuring music\, food\, and aviation-themed beverages! \nThis is an excellent opportunity for you to meet and greet fellow members\, staff\, and instructors. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot who’s been with the Flight Center for years or a newcomer\, this event is for everyone. It’s a fantastic way to kick off the new year and strengthen the bonds within our community. Everyone is welcome\, regardless of whether you train at the Flight Center or fly your own plane. We’re thrilled to have you join us and learn more about how the Flight Center can be an integral part of your aviation journey. \nFood and drinks will be provided\, and you’re more than welcome to bring guests along. Embrace the festive spirit by donning your favorite holiday attire. Let’s raise a toast to the incredible flying we accomplished in 2025 and eagerly anticipate the exciting adventures that await us in 2026! \nTo ensure there’s enough food and drinks for everyone\, RSVP below. Your presence will make this event even more special and memorable.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/flight-center-holiday-party/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T120000
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SUMMARY:Aviation Colleges Panel
DESCRIPTION:There are many great options for students looking for a college aviation program. Many colleges offer programs designed to prepare students to join the aviation industry by providing training to become pilots or air traffic controllers. These colleges operate under FAR Part 141 and provide an FAA-approved curriculum. \nTo aid local high school students\, SCFC will be hosting a panel discussion on collegiate aviation programs. We have invited in pilots from a handful of the most prominent aviation college programs in the country to share their experiences. How do the programs differ? What should a new student know when evaluating these programs? Come and ask our panelists about their reasons for selecting the school they chose and how their experience lived up to the expectations.
URL:https://sancarlosflight.com/event/aviation-colleges-panel-2025/
LOCATION:San Carlos Flight Center\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:SCFC Events
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