trucky,
Having worked for Cabair I may shed some light on your Q's...
Multi-time - if teaching CPL you will be at Cranfield therefore there will be ferry flights to Elstree on a weekly basis, usually Fri and Sun eves. Reason is hirers at Elstree need twins for the w/end, and maintenance is also done there. So volunteer for these.
IMC training - there is none done at CCAT, only full IR's, so why bother with the rating? Incidentally to teach IR you need something like 800 hrs IF time plus a course and test, I'm sure BEagle can provide the legal requirements.
Direct entry instructors in the past have completed a 5 (flying) hour standardisation course, which is a bond rather than cash up front. This course includes ground briefing and air exercises. There has been no requirement for the instrument restriction to be lifted from their FI (A) licence, nor multi instructor ticket. However times are tough in the jobs market and Cabair may have upped the ante in these regards.
Hope this is some use.
Barney
