Originally Posted by
nomilk
Eurowings, easyJet etc all require the unrestricted right to live and work in the EU and Switzerland.
Actually easyJet says UK, EU
OR Switzerland. Which makes sense if they have bases in all those places, but it's not a legal requirement and may even be waivable. There are also still companies in Germany that will employ non-EU German-resident pilots. If you want to try the UK, Kiwis under 35 can get a 2 year youth mobility visa and, once qualified, airline pilots are also eligible for Skilled work visas in the UK.