The stay-at-home and social-distancing orders associated with the COVID-19 outbreak that have been issued by many states and local municipalities have had a major impact on flight training providers, both short term and potentially long term. Flight training providers are feeling pressure from local and state authorities all around the country—so what is an instructor to do in order to navigate this time?
What’s a Flight Instructor to Do Now?
Key Takeaways:
- COVID-19 stay-at-home orders are severely impacting flight training providers, with many facing permanent closure if operations are halted for over 30 days due to local and state mandates.
- Enforcement of these orders is often inconsistent and disparate, with smaller flight schools frequently targeted while some larger training centers continue limited operations, raising concerns about fairness.
- To survive, providers are advised to follow official orders, meticulously document all interactions and business losses, comply with law enforcement before seeking legal counsel, and explore loss of business income insurance.
- It's critical for providers to carefully interpret state/local directives versus actual FAA guidance, as the FAA has not issued a federal shutdown on flight training, and perceived extensions (e.g., medicals) may not apply to instructor requirements.
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