Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to post some information on here regarding how flight schools pay their flight instructors and how what they are doing is often illegal. My Friend quit his job as a flight instructor a couple months ago and went into a regional but he spoke with an attorney about how the flight school classified him as an independent contractor.

My buddy was required to have a set work schedule for 8 hours where he would be at the flight school to give instruction. However, he would only be paid for the actual flight hours of instruction. He was then required to claim a 1099 form.

The attorney said this is clearly misclassification and he is entitled to be paid for each hour he is required to be at work plus penalties and damages.

This entire industry works against pilots at all levels and I'm sick of being paid **** and treated horribly. I also work as a flight instructor in southern california and I almost have my hours to move up to regional. Once I do, I am suing this flight school.

Sorry for the rant, just wanted to let you guys know.

Also if any of you are considering suing your flight school the attorney's name is Andrew (not sure about last name). He is in san diego and his number is (six one nine) three five four - four six four one. I don't know his website though, sorry.

Hope this helps anyone in a similar situation.

-dsmith