So I have taken a break from aviation for about three months now after recovering from a surgery and finishing up a temporary job. I am about 10 hours short of my commercial and going to start the CFI academy at American Flyers in August...

ANYWAYS to get to the point.. With the current status of the economy, fuel prices increasing, and the nasty F word, how is this effecting the CFI job market??? Within the last two years FBOs were begging for CFIs due to the low hour requirements at some regionals and those crazy jet transition schools, but since the hiring has stopped and now with this influx of pilots back on the market, is it going to be competitive now to get hired as a CFI? Have any CFIs noticed a decrase in students or has it been stable? I appreciate the help and information.

Thanks
Nick