Originally Posted by
hands_on123
The problem with FI jobs is the poor pay. Some schools are still only paying £45 per hour and expect you to pay for your own renewals etc. People will not re-locate for an FI job with low pay, and the insecurity of freelance work.
I remember a flight school owner saying "the thing is, instructing isn't a proper job", he expected his FIs to be there all day and only get paid when the engine starts. Then he drove away in one of his multiple high-end cars.
Welcome to everyday in The States for a pilot under 1,000 hours.