renowned flight training schools in South-East Asia

[jim02]

Hello!
.. lately i've been looking around eagerly to what possibilities there are for me as an european to do an integrated cpl/atpl training in S-East Asia. I just got 32 years old now and i know that this age can bother you in this industry. I know that many countries in Asia allow low-timers to apply with them up till the age of 37 (in Europe normally 35 or below) but it all mainly depends on the current situation in airline industry.
Since i've found a passion for S-E Asia for some years now, i thought it might be an idea to look for a renowned pilot training over there, who has a good name with the local carriers.
With my age, and thus no experience/hours yet, i could save money since the trainings overthere are relatively cheaper. But important to realize is then that i hope to find a job overthere, since i cannot apply with european airlines due to my CPL ICAO. Before doing that -which is not my 1st intention-i need to covert that into the JAA standards which even takes more time, more money and which is hard/complicated to do.
I know the asian market is quite booming. I already informed in Thailand, there are possibilties, but those are very difficult, the thai are quite nationalistic, and foreigner pilots usually get 6-month contracts only (if you are that lucky to get hired with them) which is all very hard to plan a live on that.
I'm very anxious if one of who has more experience/knowledge or suggestions/advice on this, please let me know. I'd be most glad and grateful to hear from you!!
jim02

[dekka007]

I find Thailand more and more difficult to secure employment.

With regard to the Work Permits etc. and Type ratings etc.

I gave up trying and secured a job in another asian country.

I have a JAA atpl 5000 hours mainly jet and type rated and current on a Thai carriers aircraft type (Not Thai Airways) and couldnt even get a foot in the door with them.

I think with 0 hours and CPL you can more or less forget Thailand.

I would always recommend going for a JAA course it may be more difficult and cost more but in the long run it opens up a lot more doors and not just in european countries.

[ASIAN FROG]

Like in all the SE Asian countries, the situation depends on the market. Few months ago, Malaysia was relatively open to expats but due to the difficulties of MAS, this golden period is ending.
In Thailand, there is still a reservoir of available local pilots (military), but a shortage is predicted in a short while. But it will be certainly for Type rated and with hours on type people.
As a beginner with a log book empty you cannot expect to find a job except a miracle.
A JAR licence gives you more possibilities as Dekka 007 has written, then go for a FI rating to build your hours (China accept low hours Flight Instructors), that
's the best advice I can give you