How I Earned Over $160,000 in 12 Months as a Independent CFI (and how to replicate my success)

In just 12 months as an independent CFI, I earned just over $167,000! As far as CFI income levels go, I'd have to guess that my earnings were at the upper end of the 'norm'.
Are you ready to break free from the limits of traditional flight schools and unlock the life-changing potential of an independent Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) career?
Imagine setting your own schedule, building a roster of eager students, and earning a six-figure income while doing what you love-teaching people to fly.
In this video, I share with you the proven strategies, insider secrets, and real-life success stories that will inspire and guide you to build a wildly profitable independent CFI business. Whether you're already a CFI or just dreaming of becoming one, this is your opportunity to take control of your career and financial future.
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You don’t need a fancy marketing degree or a long list of industry contacts to make this happen.
All you need is the roadmap, and that’s exactly what I’m offering in my CFI training course. In this video, I’ll share a sneak peek of the systems and strategies that I have spent the last 18 months developing.
From attracting a steady stream of loyal students to leveraging social media to build your brand, you’ll learn how to stand out in a crowded market and build a reputation as the go-to flight instructor in your area. Success isn’t reserved for a select few-it’s waiting for those who are willing to follow the path.
Don’t let self-doubt or lack of experience hold you back! This video will show you that with the right mindset, tools, and guidance, you can create the career of your dreams.
Picture yourself earning six figures a year while having the flexibility to live life on your terms. If you’re ready to transform your passion for aviation into a thriving, independent business, this is your moment.
Watch now and discover how you can join the ranks of wildly successful CFIs-and don’t forget to check out the full training course to start your journey today!
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After a successful business career where I've started and sold a number of companies, I've decided to get out from behind my computer to pursue a lifelong passion and start career 2.0 as a professional pilot. In just 13 months, I went from being a private pilot with just 100 hours, to receiving a Conditional Job Offer from Skywest and I'm not waiting for the start of my jet training class! During the year that it took my to go from newly minted CFI to a CFI with 1500 hours, I was able to earn just over $160,000! You can learn more at www.FlyWithTrent.com.
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Thanks for watching!

[@joshuapaulwhite]

Super helpful. My wife and I will be fully off grid in an RV so we hope to be able to move anywhere to take advantage of being an independent cfi

[@trent_dyrsmid]

@@joshuapaulwhite Good stuff!!

[@codypound9974]

I’m a 225 cadet and need to be a CFI for a part 141 school. Do you think your course would be useful to someone like me?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

@@codypound9974 no. It would only be useful if you were going to be an independent CFI.

[@rabitrouh]

I always knew this independent CFI course thingie would have success. Happy you decided to give it a go. And I actually see now how making it a course was a better idea than my mentorship thing. You’re the business man for a reason i guess. Blues skies Trent, i’m looking forward to the real estate content now :))

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@pilot_nas]

Hey Trent, Does any of these work for non US resident? Is there a pathway for a Canadian to get authorization to work as an independent CFI down south?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That would be a question for an immigration attorney as it is definitely not my area of expertise.

[@ghosttords8880]

What type of plane is that red one in your intro?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

@@ghosttords8880 cirrus ST22T

[@petey33x]

Hey Trent, Has it crossed your mind to open a flight school or a club?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I get asked that all the time and that’s just not one of my goals.

[@petey33x]

@ I appreciate that. Maybe, later in life, someone you want to instruct will get you back into that side of life once you’ve been at the airlines a while. I’m looking forward to seeing your videos from an airline perspective.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Me too!

[@imbenmeyer]

Hi Trent. I'd love to speak with you. I live close. I wonder, respectfully, is this really realistic for someone becoming a pilot at 40 without over a million in the bank and a history of some element of luck that every humble entrepreneur acknowledges is involved in building and selling a business, in order to then to be able to purchase a new Cirrus, hanger space, self-fund flight training, etc? I've been a nerd since school, learning everything from clearance deliver-ground-tower-departure-center-arrival-tower-ground, legs of a standard left traffic pattern, RNAV, how to read sectional charts (have my UAS), you name it. In fourth grade I wasn't paying attention. I was pretending to fly planes at my desk. Fear kept me from the career. Now, I'm sick of this corporate rat race BS. I've begun ground school. Thanks in part to you. But, I'm overwhelmed, and discouraged.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Ben…sorry to hear you’re feeling overwhelmed. That’s no fun. I’d suggest you try to break down your training into milestones and then bite sized chunks. On task at a time. Your instructor should be able to help you with this. As for speaking with me, I don’t offer free consulting, but there is a link on my site where you can book a paid call if you feel that is what you need.

[@imbenmeyer]

@@trent_dyrsmid "Overwhelmed" in a good way! Thank you Trent.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!

[@A6ugslife]

If money is your goal, why transition to the airlines? Why not just continue teaching students to fly and you can make just as much or more and you set your own schedule?

[@EmpReb]

People want to fly bigger and faster things. Also W-2 Pay from an airline comes with a lot NICE perks. Also YOU can still do flight instruction at slower pace.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Money is only part of my goal. I’m really excited about flying big jets!