Hi youngbloke, I would agree with CFI about the rate of pay. A few years ago when I had just completed my initial Instructor Rating and was looking for a job, my initial pay was casual at around $35 per flying hour. That is as CFI mentioned the award rate. It then increases as your Grade of Rating increases. Its difficult being in the position of not having a job and having to knock back a low paying one particularly when they are hard to come by. But I knocked back an offer of around $20 per flying hour job. I think if you remain persistant and are prepared to move you will find a job undoubtedly. Good Luck!