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Old 8th Mar 2024, 06:18
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PiperCameron
 
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Originally Posted by X670
Look into it, but my understanding is that so long as you do the training with them (or FAA conversion of an existing license + instructor ratings), they will sponsor your employment you as an instructor up to at least the ATPL hours. Some of the visas for training also include a couple of years working rights post completion of your training.
The issue then is, what happens if you don't complete your training with them? For any reason: eg. you find out the school is dodgy/overcharging you, the CFII is a maniac/drill sergeant, they have no aircraft available or you just plain feel unsafe. It would be really easy to get over there and find all the promises simply evaporate and you get kicked out of the country as an "illegal alien" (the same happens to international students coming here, BTW).

No, it's far safer/better in the long run to find your own way there on a tourist visa, go meet up with the folks from AOPA.org (or similar) and see what the go is for yourself.
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