I live two blocks away from an airport, I walk my dog by every day. 3 flight schools in that airport. I'm guessing around 35-40 flight instuctors work there.

I talk to them on a regular basis

Believe me when I tell, these kids would take any salary to fly a jet. I'm actually quoting them.Unfortunately, few of them meet the hiring minimumns.

Makes me sad when they say "I'll do anything to fly that CRJ" that is taking-off, but I was there once long time ago, so I keep my mouth shut.