but most of the IR is done in US airspace.
Which means you're effectively doing an FAA IR.....not that there is anything wrong with that, I just think it is wrong to tell people they're paying and doing for a JAA IR when in fact they are doing an FAA IR, or the FAA training. You might as well do the FAA IR and convert (if you do it with the right school who knows JAA preocedures and tolerances).......Just my view.
Paying for RHS turbine time is an option open to put yourself one step ahead of the game. As an employer I would look more favourably on someone with 1500hrs TT, 600multi, 500 turbine, than a fATPL with 250hrs straight from a well known FTO in the UK (and the cost is comparable).....
good luck
EA