Poaching instructors?
It’s not poaching. It’s instructors recognising the massive divide between the GA award and an airline gig, in an environment where airline gigs are much easier to come by.
Being an instructor actually used to be a career disadvantage 15-20 years ago. 1000 hour guys from charter were always preferenced over a 3000 MEIFR grade 1 instructor. It made no sense at all, but a lot of guys got stuck in career instructing roles as a result.
In another five years time when the shortage is even more brutal, only the Australian airline with the best lifestyle and pay balance will retain crew.