Well, having pilots work for almost free and indeed paying for their own renewals through to type ratings, has palgued the industry for a while now.
Look at the majority of TP Operators now, they pay 20k and expect you to pay for the TR (or fund your own bond).
What a crock!
Back to the thread....
This is a tough one. It first has to come from the individuals. Again, if we all stood together and didn't see instructing as a short term stepping stone, but part of the professonal pilots ladder, because that is what we are, the situation may change.
Money wise, the weather plays an important role in this but a basic of 14k and then flight pay of £20 / hr after 20 hrs / month should be a good starter.
I think 16-20k is a fair price depending on location, ratings and aircraft.
Put it this way, a McDonnalds manager gets about 17k, and I know of Instructors getting close to 10k. WTF!!!
As you say, the bodies such as BALPA, IPA etc... should speak to Government and enforce this. We need a min wage and it's not our fault if it rains for 2 weeks. If it costs the student more, so be it. But then the number of students reduces and we are back to square one.
Spain is becoming more appealing by the day!