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Old 12th November 2003 | 07:45
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canopy_gone
 
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rednail,

thanks for the reply, much appreciated. Just want to point however (i'll take on board the advice regarding turbine and jet time), however:

- if i did have such expereince I proabably wouldnt be looking to convert and in AUS 95% of such time in with major or regional airlines, so its not going to happen any time soon for me, such work is difficult to find in aus and once u are there..u r not moving.

- the best I could obatin is maybe 200-300 hrs multi piston, or a C-90 endorsement at best.

- How would the brits view that? Im looking for work anywhere in Europe flying piston twins or singles initially, as long as I could progress onto bigger and better.

Looking at coming over late 2004 or early 2005, and would be doing resedential theory BRISTOL sounds good or LMU and I have a unrestriced passport (dad is english) so its not a problem.

Do operators in Europe mind if you have converted in the US as dorosenco points out it is much cheaper.

How is it going finding work over there, or are u gainfully employed?

As dorosenco points out, and as it appears, the US is alot cheaper.

Altough you dont mention difficulties obtaining the M-1 VISA. As I intend to work in Europe, its a little concerning how operators may view the fact you have trained in the US or is this just not an issue.

Any replies welcome.
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