Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I'd agree with others that there's a fine line between a 1099 hanging out waiting to solicit business and doing unpaid admin/ramp work. I would avoid doing unpaid work, spend your time calling potential students and following up with those who need to be prompted to schedule the next lesson. Don't let them give you grief if you need to go run errands, etc...
Exactly. If you're going to be a contract employee, you're really working for yourself. Don't do their chores for them, but do do your chores for yourself.
Two books: The Savvy Flight Instructor and Guerrilla Marketing. Both are how to market yourself. Get your own clients. If you're bringing in 50% or more of new clients, renegotiate your contract status to a flight + commission pay schedule.