what if your boss is upset? screw 'em. seriously. it's not your problem the company isn't providing enough students to live on. they understand it's not a career.

you definately should give some sort of notice, the more the better. I left two cfi gigs early, one at 4 months the other at 6 months, both were to better my working and living conditions and to make more $$. I didn't have a problem with any background checks, and am currently working for a regional.

if I would've known and had the opportunity for this job back when I had 500 hours, I WOULD'VE JUMPED AT THE CHANCE. You will be setting your professional flying career back significantly if you don't take this job, mark my words. just give as much notice as you possibly can, you'll be ok. a future employer will understand why you left a stagnent CFI gig for aerial survery...

for rick...a/p on at 600' AGL? seriously? try no a/p, no FD depatures some day, you'll like 'em