bramm......I didn't get hired by ATP immediately. I had a job two days after I started looking. I recommend you going around to every airport in your area and start shaking some hands. Introduce yourself and show them that you want to start working. People are more apt to give you the job if you are in front of them. Besides, you just might be in the right place at the right time.......like when someone is leaving. Also, don't expect to make much as a CFI. I recommend getting married (LOL).....that has helped float the boat to say the least. Thank god for my wife! Good luck.