I know a load of guys are going down the route of paying for FI rating, thinking a good idea to keep your hand in etc.etc..
However, I also know these same guys are so desperate to keep getting the hours they are working for less and less money. I also know one guy who offered to work for free, sure there are many more.
Im old school and believe FI is and should be a career in its self, not "ill do it until something else better comes along" attitude. This will only undervalue the guys who want to make it a long term career.
FAA, CAA SRG or not, they'll never do anything, they'll never piss the businesses off like Oxford CTC. Never.
Sad but true.