I'm not a FIC instructor - I simply do not have enough time to become one. But I do fly with all FIs who wish to instruct for us - and yes, at the Club's expense for those who think it's a way of prising money out of hours builders.
Personally, I would like to see the pre-entry flight test used to confirm that the applicant has adequate flying skills and spare capacity to fly a SEP aeroplane safely whilst conducting flight training and that the applicant has suitable interpersonal skills to become a FI.