Instructors gone to airlines
My local flying school had 4 instructors and over the past 6 months, 3 of them have now secured jobs with airlines.
I know single engine hours are probably not the best in the world. But, 1000 hours over 200h looks better on a CV.
To be doing such things as multi and IMC training is better than the odd hop to the local area.
I believe this debate is raging due to the fact that there is no consistency, continuity or set perameters to the job market. If there was we would all know what to do and get in line.
Sometimes, it's enough to turn you to prostitution. Giving that is, not recieving. Got to do something to earn money.