Freelance CFI Advice needed.

[crazyjeep]

Hey, I am calling out you freelance CFI's, or folks who dabbled in it for a period.

I am a newer CFI who has had a hard time finding work in the Detroit area. I might have a job working for a local FBO, but I can't live on what ifs. I have access to a 172 and a cherokee, 100$ an hour...

Any advice for a green CFI trying to go independent? Any suggestions on where to find new students? Words of wisdom? Ahead of time, I thank you for your advice. Safe flying.

 

[Zero1Niner]

A great book that speaks to some of your question is 'The Savvy Flight Instructor' by Greg Brown. Great book.

Oh, and make sure you have CFI insurance.

 

[Winglet]

Hey, I am calling out you freelance CFI's, or folks who dabbled in it for a period.

I am a newer CFI who has had a hard time finding work in the Detroit area. I might have a job working for a local FBO, but I can't live on what ifs. I have access to a 172 and a cherokee, 100$ an hour...

Any advice for a green CFI trying to go independent? Any suggestions on where to find new students? Words of wisdom? Ahead of time, I thank you for your advice. Safe flying.

Make yourself a website and promote it. It works for me, Google is your best freind when it comes to students.

 

[esa17]

The best advertisement is word of mouth. Spend all the money you want, it won't mean a lick if you're a d-bag. Once word gets around that you know what you're doing you'll be busy. Good instructors stay busy and thats the bottom line.

Of course I also have a magnet on the back of my truck so I can write it off at the end of the year.

 

[moxiepilot]

I'd get in with the local FBO. As esa said, if you're not a d-bag, word will get around and you'll pick up. Only after gaining experience would I promote myself as an indie.

+1 on Greg Brown's book. It has a lot of good common sense advice.