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Old 06-04-2008, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Laxrox43 View Post
If you teach in the state of FLORIDA, they DO NOT have income tax! I can refer you to the flight school that I used to work for. If you are not interested in working at a FBO, there are plenty of pilot factories down in FL that are looking for CFI's. Some offer free housing, or discounted housing, a meal plan, etc. PM with questions.

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Just to clarify, that's for every worker in the state, not just CFI's...neither does AK, TX, WY, WA, SD, or NV.
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Old 06-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Slice View Post
Just to clarify, that's for every worker in the state, not just CFI's...neither does AK, TX, WY, WA, SD, or NV.
To add to that you still pay FEDERAL tax. There is no STATE income tax in those listed above. If you don't want to pay taxes get some investments that you can write off. For example, rental property. Otherwise Uncle Sam will always get his cut.
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Old 06-04-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rickB View Post
im teaching right now for atp and not a single slowdown in students... two career pilots start every week just about and im just at a small location too.. phoenix is insane with students
Which location are you at?

Do you get much mult time?

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Old 06-05-2008, 04:20 PM
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I agree....my school is bursting at the seams, with not enough CFI's to be found.
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Old 06-05-2008, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Slice View Post
Just to clarify, that's for every worker in the state, not just CFI's...neither does AK, TX, WY, WA, SD, or NV.
or TN .
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Old 06-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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i'm at ATP BWG. going down to JAX on sunday for CFI school! i can't wait to finally get it over with and start instructing/making money
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Old 06-12-2008, 04:49 PM
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It's a good time to get in on the market.........
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Old 06-14-2008, 03:11 AM
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Just FYI-Stay away from Professional Flight Training in Ft. Lauderdale! Chaotic, confusing , unorganized, and don't expect them to put the customer first. Customer being "YOU".
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Old 06-14-2008, 03:51 PM
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Soft shilling is one thing, but knocking the other guy down is dirty pool.

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Old 06-16-2008, 04:38 PM
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I work at a flight school that specializes in Asian students also. As a whole, I would much rather teach Asian students than American. They never show up hung over, unprepared or unmotivated. They struggle with learning the motor skills but never give up. As for life as a CFI, I am salaried at almost twice what I would make at a regional. I have full benefits(health, dental, life, matching 401k and two weeks vacation). I have zero fear of being furloughed and am building on average 90 hours a month. I figure ill give it another year and see where the industry is at and reevaluate.
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