airshowpilot, can I give you some hard advice?
The specific problem in the UK is the incredibly small number of GA jobs open to you with your experience. And to make matters worse, there are in total only a small number of GA jobs in the UK anyway, compared to the likes of the USA for example.
Now you say you're willing to go anywhere in the world. Ah....how many times has this phrase been uttered. Two major problems with this:
1.) Any country you choose will already have people trying for the same job as you, but probably vastly more experienced.
2.) The immigration laws and visa, work permits etc apply just the same to pilots as anyone else. So unless you have dual nationality, that cuts out a whole load of options I'm afraid.
So what can you do? Given the above, parts of Africa where no one else wants to go can still be an option - but risky to life and health. Occasionally a job in the Carribean might come up. But don't hold your breath.
Best bet in the UK is glider towing IMHO. But you'd be best to start gliding and form a relationship with the club, get to know the right people, get some tail dragger time if you can, and take it from there. Same applies to para dropping. Obviously someone known by the club is in all likelihood going to get the job offer before some unknown with a CV.
Personally, I think you seriously need to reconsider instructing. Obviously if you'd hate it, don't do it, 'cos you'll only make a lousy instuctor. But really, if you keep plugging away, it's probably the best route to a job, and then you start gaining experience and those all important hours.
Obviously there will be personal stories which are an exception to all the above, but they are just that - exceptions.
Good luck.
