Originally Posted by
aeropix
Half the price of the UK and the FAA license is equally valued to a European one. The Florida schools have for many years specialized in career oriented overseas students and would prepare very well for a career.
Cheaper I agree.
Does the OP’s son have the right to live and work in the USA? If yes, then I absolutely agree that FAA could be the way to go. Options are plentiful in the USA with carriers crying out for pilots and it’s easier to get on the first rung of the ladder over there due to the massive GA market.
Looking for your first job with a freshly minted EASA CPL and 250 hours in Europe will be more difficult. I’d suggest looking into paying the extra and going down the integrated route for the highest possibility (with no guarantees) of securing employment after the course.
He could also do the hybrid, completing most of the course in the USA and then converting the IR on returning to Europe to get the EASA license.
Its a big decision and people have had success with all routes, so best to weigh up the pros and cons of each before embarking on the journey.