MEIs..what would you charge for this?

[dhc8fo]

I have a 340 and there is this guy who wants me to fly with him for his 25 hours of dual so he can fly a 340 for some guy.

Thing is, I am willing to help this guy out, but I am not totally fond of him. I am expecially NOT fond of the broker he is working through and I think they will be signing my checks.

So, what would you charge per hour for this type of dual given? i don't need it. Don't particularly want it, but don't want to screw this guy over. I do, however, think I should make it worth my while.

Any thoughts?

(BTW...all in his plane)

 

[unreal]

I've never done instruction in a C340, but considering what it is I wouldn't bat an eye at asking $50/hour for it. I could be way off the average though.

 

[Pilot Doc]

I have a 340 and there is this guy who wants me to fly with him for his 25 hours of dual so he can fly a 340 for some guy.

Thing is, I am willing to help this guy out, but I am not totally fond of him. I am expecially NOT fond of the broker he is working through and I think they will be signing my checks.

So, what would you charge per hour for this type of dual given? i don't need it. Don't particularly want it, but don't want to screw this guy over. I do, however, think I should make it worth my while.

Any thoughts?

(BTW...all in his plane)

In my area, the going rate for any CFI is $40-45, which seems like a reasonable lower limit.

Is this guy competent in cabin class twins? i.e. will this be mostly babysitting or will it involve substantial instruction on your part?

Does the not fondness for his broker extend to a worry of not getting paid? If so, charge extra or get a lump sum up front.

On the whole, it sounds like this is a job you don't particularly need or want. You need to charge enough to convert it into a job you DO want. Say the thought of a nice, new, flatscreen TV at $1000 makes you happy and excited about the job - I'd then charge $90/hr - the $40/hr you could make as a CFI doing instruction in a situation you like plus $50/hr (*25 hrs = $1000) for your TV. Adjust as necessary depending on what will make it worth your while.

 

[siucavflight]

When I was instructing I was getting 70 an hour for primary and 95 an hour for anything advanced. I am assuming that you are just asking what you should charge for your time, and not the airplane. For just your time I would think about 120 an hour.

 

[siegelaviation]

When I was instructing I was getting 70 an hour for primary and 95 an hour for anything advanced. I am assuming that you are just asking what you should charge for your time, and not the airplane. For just your time I would think about 120 an hour.

$120 per hour? Are you kidding me?

$50-$60 per hour should cover it, and that is on the higher side of the average.

 

[Pilot Doc]

$120 per hour? Are you kidding me?

$50-$60 per hour should cover it, and that is on the higher side of the average.

Chances are this guy needs 25 dual with a CFI who has x-hundred hours time in type. There aren't that many people out there to do that work. $120 strikes me as high as well, but he should charge what he can get.

 

[dhc8fo]

Is this guy competent in cabin class twins? i.e. will this be mostly babysitting or will it involve substantial instruction on your part?

This is a good point.I don't even think he has his high altitude endorsement now that I think about it....

Hummm... you guys have me thinking. There aren't any Cessna 300-400 pilots in my area who are also MEIs which is why I got the call.

The broker bad talked me to a friend of mine (she didn't know we were friends) because I wouldn't demo flight a piece of $hit 340 to her client without disclosing what my opinion was of the aircraft (I am not a used car salesman).

OK, high dollars it is. Thanks guys.

 

[JediNein]

What's wrong with a fair wage? For the experience required, $120 is on the low side.

I charge $100/hr for my SEL instruction and I'm on the low side for my experience.

 

[mynameisjim]

You cost more than the airplane?

 

[Pilot Doc]

You cost more than the airplane?

Nope ... she instructs in $250+/hr Cirri. I suppose the ratio is about right

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