Originally Posted by
rudestuff
Fair enough. Then I would suggest you look at getting an F1 visa for flight instruction and staying there. You can work in the US for up to 2 years as a flight instructor, enough to get an FAA ATP. A lot could change in 2 years, but you might find that's enough to get you a job, you could also get an EASA FI and use that to get a work visa or failing that marry a local and join an airline. As regards flight training: You can log time on anything with an N-number which means you can save a fortune by doing at least half your hour building on something super cheap.
I'm aware of flight schools offering F1 visa programs tailored to assist in acquiring licenses and accumulating flight hours.
However, I'm eager to understand the practical outlook for individuals like me, who are international candidates, in terms of securing employment and forging a sustainable long-term career in this aviation domain abroad.
Unfortunately, locating fellow EU citizens who have ventured down this path has proven to be somewhat challenging.
This scarcity of shared experiences considerably complicates the process of gathering reliable insights for making well-informed decisions.
Given the substantial financial commitment involved, it would indeed be disheartening to invest in licenses and flight hours, only to face difficulties in finding employment as a foreigner.
If you have more information regarding this subject, please let me know!
Thank you for your useful insights already!