Hi,
In theory, yes But most people want 500 hours, even to fly a 206. Couple that with a pay of EUR300/month... Well yeah, you go figure. 18 year-olds can go do when they still live with their parents, I unfortunately can't do that any more.
No way to get into the government business, I'm of the wrong persuasion and ancestry.
They way I am trying to calculate it: in SA our minimum wage is EUR160 per month. Compared to Germany's EUR1500, where you can actually live off it. (Yes, I also know living expenses are more in Europe, I'm under no illusion. But
At least my future wife is a highly qualified scientist, so that would help the bottom line.
(To be sure, there are good pilot jobs in the country (or until 2 months ago), you just need 1 000hrs on a C208 to get that job).
I think I'd rather go take my chances in Europe. Even in another field than here.
Thanks, and hope you come right too.