Tom_22
27th Jun 2012, 16:27
Hello to all friends,
I am currently seriously debating how to advance myself in the aviation industry as a pilot.
Trying to go through the internet just confuses me with masses of information which I struggle to filter.
I have just completed a year of work as a flight instructor at "Aerosim Flight Academy" FL, USA as part of one of their programs, gathering some 1050 flight hours of which about 770 through instruction, many more as a simulator instructor and hours of ground briefs.
I hold all FAA licenses (Inst. rated Commercial SE/ME, CFI/CFII/MEI for land airplanes).
Part of the problem is that I am not a US citizen, and getting a working permit there seems to me like a mission impossible at this time. I am originally from Israel (where a future job as a pilot is impractical) but hold also a German citizenship and as so, makes me thinking of converting my licenses to the JAA/EASA.
Some of my other concerns and questions:
1. As an Israeli, all “middle east” countries/Arab countries are excluded (politics…).
2. I have very good English, but that’s about it (other then Hebrew of course).
3. Assuming going towards the EU option:
a. Would you be kind enough do explain to me the main differences between JAA and the EASA? What is the meaning to me coming to this with my FAA licenses and experience?
b. ATPL Theory – would it matter if done via class or distance learning? Any significance to the provider of the course?
c. CPL & IR Conversion – any recommended places to do so?
d. Any point in getting an EU Instructor license? Would that be worth the investment?
4. Another option would be to register for a degree program in the US and find a temporary and limited job as a flight instructor. But this move does not ensure a work permit after I’m done (although a lot can happen in that time if you know what I mean), It also will not allow me to get more advanced flight hours (jet/turbine).
5. I have seen several websites of companies offering Line Training – I understand that I am basically paying to fly a more advanced aircraft…but is it worth it? Do you still get paid as you fly and return some of the investment? Any recommendations in this field?
6. Other places like Canada, Australia and so will also require the conversion process but also getting a legal right to work which is an issue. I am aware that third countries are somewhat of an option and not excluding them immediately.
7. In general, like many others, I am limited in the amount of funds I have to achieve this goal and want to place a “safe bet”.
8. Any knowledge of any proper and suitable sponsorship programs opening in near future?
9. I am not limiting myself only to the airlines. Corporate or any other form of flying will work as well. But still, as passionate I am about flying and getting very close to my 30’s, am looking to find a job as a pilot that will provide me somewhat more then average with an option to develop and not stand still.
Any help thoughts and Ideas will be much appreciated (:
I am currently seriously debating how to advance myself in the aviation industry as a pilot.
Trying to go through the internet just confuses me with masses of information which I struggle to filter.
I have just completed a year of work as a flight instructor at "Aerosim Flight Academy" FL, USA as part of one of their programs, gathering some 1050 flight hours of which about 770 through instruction, many more as a simulator instructor and hours of ground briefs.
I hold all FAA licenses (Inst. rated Commercial SE/ME, CFI/CFII/MEI for land airplanes).
Part of the problem is that I am not a US citizen, and getting a working permit there seems to me like a mission impossible at this time. I am originally from Israel (where a future job as a pilot is impractical) but hold also a German citizenship and as so, makes me thinking of converting my licenses to the JAA/EASA.
Some of my other concerns and questions:
1. As an Israeli, all “middle east” countries/Arab countries are excluded (politics…).
2. I have very good English, but that’s about it (other then Hebrew of course).
3. Assuming going towards the EU option:
a. Would you be kind enough do explain to me the main differences between JAA and the EASA? What is the meaning to me coming to this with my FAA licenses and experience?
b. ATPL Theory – would it matter if done via class or distance learning? Any significance to the provider of the course?
c. CPL & IR Conversion – any recommended places to do so?
d. Any point in getting an EU Instructor license? Would that be worth the investment?
4. Another option would be to register for a degree program in the US and find a temporary and limited job as a flight instructor. But this move does not ensure a work permit after I’m done (although a lot can happen in that time if you know what I mean), It also will not allow me to get more advanced flight hours (jet/turbine).
5. I have seen several websites of companies offering Line Training – I understand that I am basically paying to fly a more advanced aircraft…but is it worth it? Do you still get paid as you fly and return some of the investment? Any recommendations in this field?
6. Other places like Canada, Australia and so will also require the conversion process but also getting a legal right to work which is an issue. I am aware that third countries are somewhat of an option and not excluding them immediately.
7. In general, like many others, I am limited in the amount of funds I have to achieve this goal and want to place a “safe bet”.
8. Any knowledge of any proper and suitable sponsorship programs opening in near future?
9. I am not limiting myself only to the airlines. Corporate or any other form of flying will work as well. But still, as passionate I am about flying and getting very close to my 30’s, am looking to find a job as a pilot that will provide me somewhat more then average with an option to develop and not stand still.
Any help thoughts and Ideas will be much appreciated (: