What is the average CFI hourly pay at now?

I'm getting $20/hr in the Chicagoland area as a part time instructor. I have a CFI/I. I think you get about $5 more if you have the MEI. There's a few part time guys that work at my shop and it seems that they're starting to come out more as CFI opportunities pop up. Full-time guys are in high demand. I'd suspect that one would be able to negotiate a higher hourly rate if they were looking for full-time employment.
 
Stone Cold said:
I think there are 2 things being discussed. 1. what are the actual CFIs making, and 2. what are students being charged by the school for the instructor. I could be wrong though.

Also @Mike Wise welcome to Florida in general. there are a ton of instructors and pilots keeping the costs low in the state in general. there are exceptions, but not many.
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FIFY! :)

In all seriousness, what is driving these prices? My local flight school wants $200 ($135/$65) for an hour of dual in a 172. Used to be I could get it for $55 ($39/$16). Granted inflation and different locale, but based on the CPI, these prices should still be a lot lower than they are. Is there really that that much demand for flight training at those prices?
 
Flying Saluki said:
FIFY! :)

In all seriousness, what is driving these prices? My local flight school wants $200 ($135/$65) for an hour of dual in a 172. Used to be I could get it for $55 ($39/$16). Granted inflation and different locale, but based on the CPI, these prices should still be a lot lower than they are. Is there really that that much demand for flight training at those prices?
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Insurance, fuel, and shortage of instructors. Those three things sum it up completely. How many flight schools have closed up shop in the past 10-15 years?
 
I'm thinking about teaching for a few months, I have around 900hrs of dual given, and will be getting my I-I. Where would you guys go teach ?
 
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