I have a UK ATPL(H) and have been making enquiries of operators in the Chicago area regarding an FAA PPL(H) conversion. Pretty simple process, it seems, (and noted the TSA/Visa requirements) but absolutely ZILCH interest by the two local advertisers. Eventually got a half-hearted and half-complete response from one of them: still waiting for the rest of the info. Customer Relations? 0/10.
Here in UK schools are falling over themselves to get business...any business. I'm surprised if this poor response should prove to be a general attitude in The States. Or perhaps they only want Alien business when there's a full licence course involved.
Chicago area would suit me fine, as I'm visiting there anyway in October, but any comments or suggestions welcome.
TIA.