Noah,
Quick question, surplus of instructors nationwide at ATP, or surplus of instructors trying to get 1 location? There is a difference. I would say there is more of a demand for flight instructors all over the country and not a supply. It takes months of training and preparation to train a CFI, and while the timelines may overlap eventually, the need of instructors rises. Like Adam, I’m for instructing at ATP, the quality of training, planes you’re flying and resources available, you won’t find at many places. The airline partnerships and corporate/charter pathways that ATP has to offer is extremely valuable to have in the back pocket.
Beyond Adam’s newest thread titled, “Not keen on instructing?” provides an opportunity for a 500-hour minimum commercial pilot to fly for Contour Airlines (VTE). I think instructing is the fastest and most quality way to build flight time and you should explore your options along with other 91.119e paths.
Brady