Clear Prop,
Apologies if I was a bit vague. I'm currently US based but will shortly be returning to the UK. My thinking was that FI(R) ratings abroad could be done cheaper than in the UK, in much the same way as all the others.
Going on to your points regarding liklihood of employment they all make sense, however my impression was that now with the 700 hr CPL being reduced fewer instructors are coming into the business. I know given the current industry downturn those instructors already in jobs are less likely to be moving on, however I thought there were less coming in to take any places available.
I realise this may be a slightly rose-tinted view of the situation - what is the state of play in reality??
Thanks guys!