u/LaLaPooPoop

CFII all ratings. Got an offer to fly an owners airplane unpaid, except when giving instruction. I also have access to it to instruct privately as I please.

Housing, food, and fuel are covered and I’ll be flying roughly 40 hours a month. I’d have to move and leave home too

People get paid 500-750 as a day rate to fly single engine pistons for owners, but with how the market is it feels like it’s so much easier to take advantage of people who will take any flying gig thrown their way.

I know how to hustle and can make private CFI work happen, but to manage an airplane, keep it airworthy, and fly unpaid doesn’t feel right, however is the only bone I’m getting thrown my way.

Thoughts?

Fresh CFI-I here. Looking to have a few questions answered.

1. How do you guys go about billing? I worked very hard to get to this point and want to know when it is and isn’t appropriate to bill someone for my time. (Excluding flying and grounds.)

2. What syllabus do you guys use? I planned on using the ACS, but I want something structured so I can get students done as efficiently and safe as possible.

3. Please lay down and tips and advice because I want to teach to the best of my ability and give my students the education they deserve.