I did my FIC at Goodwood and have to agree that Rod Jarvis is a great instructor...so much knowledge and a nice guy as well. Only thing about doing it in Goodwood is the grass runway, there was a month that i didn't fly cos it was waterlogged, but other than that I recommend them very highly.
I have had my FI night restriction removed with Sky Leisure in Shoreham and found them very good. The CFI, Martin is a decent bloke. Landing fee's are a shame but nice concrete runway and good facilities at the airport.
Once you finished then it's the process of finding a job. Sky Leisure only take on people they have trained and a lot of schools who run the FI course do this....but don't despair there are lots of other flying schools, just dress smartly and drive around to see them, sending CV's doesn't work I have found and you would be surprised at the way some people come in to see me,one guy looking like he had been bleeding the brakes on his car...I usually recruit around April for my busy summer period. So march is a good time to finish.
Top tip: be nice to whoever works behind the reception desk....I look for feedback
When you become an FI it is enjoyable, so just make the most of it.
hardcase