Path to North America as EU Pilot?
About to start working towards my FAA fATPL (in a year or two) as a European, because the plan is to get CFI license and do instructing for a couple years on the F1 visa after I obtain my fATPL, and then convert to CAA once I return.
It got me wondering, Is it at all possible for someone like myself as a European to bag a commercial job in the states? Without permanent residency it proves very challenging... I can't see any airline hiring on a visa etc. Marring for citizenship is not an option.
I'd like to know anyone who's considering the transition and how / if even possible. Any insights etc would be appreciated.