CFI pay, FYI
"Maxwell" luv2^fly99@cox.^net wrote in
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"gatt" wrote in message
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Robert M. Gary wrote:
Sounds about right. I assume you also have to provide your own
liability insurance, right? The fact is that CFIs are willing to
work for that or they wouldn't bother hiring.
I scoped the place out when I turned in my AGI paperwork at the FSDO
office yesterday. The "pilot lounge" was filled with idle
twenty-something CFIs...you can tell the CFIs by the white shirts and
epaulets and/or khaki jump suits. Looks cool, and very
professional, but none of 'em were making money at the time.
The FBO I fly out of is all independent contractors and two or three
Gold Seal regulars. The only real problem is that there's only one
152, three 172s, an Arrow and a twin. Great little operation but you
have to hustle up your own business. I don't know how much of the
$40/hr the instructors keep, but, knowing the owner I suspect it's
probably at least $30.
My problem is total distrust of large companies. In fact, I don't
like working for other people period. Maybe I should buy my own
trainer. :
-c
If you are serious, be sure to check you local airport policies first.
Many airports no longer allow free lance instruction.
That's just what they told you.
Bertie
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