here we go again <zips up his Nomex>:
Just as this matter has been discussed sooo many times before,
it is a "universal truth" that this situation will never ever change.
FTO's want to keep their profits up/costs down and if the "market" is such that free/cheap instructors are available then they will use that supply NO MATTER how career-minded the "career instructors" are.
Just ask yourself when was the last time an FTO actually REDUCED PRICES due to market conditions ?
The concept of "career instructors" barely works within the larger commercial FTOs let alone in the "porta-kabin flying club".
No matter how well-intentioned you are as a "career instructor",
you maight as well be pi**ing into the wind when it comes to "recognition, employment rights and a sensible salary" (makes me laugh just to think about it).
The best advice is to continue to provide a service that sets you apart from the "herd" and hope that you will be in demand for the impressive teaching skills that you demonstrate.
I would not agree that EVERY instructor would grab a job offer of a RHS in a Boeing - life is not that simple.
<fire extinguisher at the ready>.....
