Income Comparison: Traditional School vs J&K Aviation Model
Traditional Flight School
J&K Aviation — Independent CFI
60 hrs × $190/hr × 5% + $570
Run Your Own CFI Business — Without Owning an Aircraft
You operate independently, keep your instruction income, and leverage our fleet, facilities, and systems at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). Bring your own students — and we also assign walk-in leads when available.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Independent CFI Membership Benefits
- Earn 100% of your instruction fees — zero revenue split with the flight school
- Full access to Flight Schedule Pro (FSP) — schedule and bill your students efficiently
- Priority access to our pristine aircraft fleet — consistent availability for your training business
- Office + briefing room access — professional space and tools to support your students
- Advertise on our website instructor board — grow your presence and attract new students
- Full access to FSP Training Hub — syllabi, training materials, and organized course content
- Walk-in student opportunities — when available, we assign inbound leads to approved instructors
- Commercial insurance coverage — both CFI and student are covered under our commercial insurance fleet policy, giving you and your students peace of mind on every flight
💳 Membership Pricing
Approval required. Membership benefits are subject to insurance qualification, checkout requirements, and operational policies.
📌 Instructor Requirements
- Valid FAA CFI (CFII preferred) with current certificates
- Meet insurance requirements and aircraft checkout standards
- Operate professionally and follow J&K safety and dispatch procedures
- Independent contractor status (you run your own instruction business)
❓ Quick FAQ
Do I really keep 100% of instruction?
Yes. You keep 100% of your instruction fees. Aircraft rental is separate and billed to the renter/student.
How do I get my monthly dues waived?
Instruct 28 or more hours in a calendar month and your $250 monthly dues are automatically waived for that month. Active instructors who are building their student base pay nothing — the more you teach, the more you earn.
Can I bring my own students?
Absolutely. You're encouraged to bring your own students and run your instruction business with our fleet and facilities.
Will you assign students to me?
When walk-in or inbound leads are available, we may assign them to approved instructors based on availability and fit.
Am I an employee of Jeremy & Kilo Aviation?
No. Independent CFIs operate as independent contractors and are not employees or agents of Jeremy & Kilo Aviation LLC.
Ready to join as an Independent CFI?
Join a professional training environment at KLAL and build your instruction business with reliable aircraft access, modern systems, and a growing student community.