More Right Rudder
More Right Rudder
National Association of Flight Instructors
The Flight School Marketing System | More Right Rudder Ep. 156
35 minutes Posted Aug 4, 2026 at 6:05 pm.
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Join NAFI today to gain access to exclusive content, mentoring opportunities, and a community of dedicated CFIs. Join here: https://nafimentor.org/become-a-member/ Flight school marketing is about much more than having a website. In this episode of More Right Rudder, Sarah Staudt talks with Tim Jedrek, founder of Right Rudder Marketing, about the strategies that help flight schools and independent CFIs attract, convert, and retain students. Tim shares his journey from manufacturing to aviation entrepreneur before breaking down his five-part Flight School Marketing System, covering website design, SEO, online reputation, paid advertising, CRM systems, and the business metrics that drive sustainable growth. Whether you're managing a growing flight school or building your own instruction business, this episode offers practical marketing insights you can start applying today.
In This Episode:
Tim's journey from manufacturing to aviation entrepreneur
The five-part Flight School Marketing System
Website design that converts visitors into students
SEO and online reputation management
Google and social media advertising
CRM systems and lead follow-up
Measuring marketing success with business metrics
Practical marketing advice for flight schools and independent CFIs
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