FAA for UK/EU citizen? Barmy or not?
Rudestuff started a reply on another thread with - There are definitely some savings to be made in the US if you know how to play the system.
I am researching the best route to CPL for GA, not airlines. I am a dual national, UK/EU but ironically don't really want to live and fly in either in the long term. My original idea was to go the FAA route but then realised the hours/visa issue if going the modular route in the USA so unable to gain hours instructing, banner towing etc. Even working for for charities etc want more than the basic 2-250 hours so that's out.
I was wondering how/if the system can be used to build hours outside of the USA with a FAA license with approx 250 hours expected? Paid, not hiring.
I pilot friend of mine thought the jobs in Africa roles would be just the ticket, but reading up, that's outdated now as they recruit locally first.
Susi Air I've reached out to but no reply and not surprised either. I was just wanting to know if they still do allow applications from low hour pilots at this present time.
Plan B is the EASA route. I've been looking at Fly in Spain, EPT Spain which means having to do the ATPL modules, also I believe slightly more demanding medicals (always a concern as we grow older each day) but I could likely find employment instructing to build those hours.
Ultimately I would aim to live and work in either SE Asia or Middle East as I spend half of my time there already. If I could find an FAA path, then I have accommodation at my friends house in Florida, the same pilot friend who is a CFI also, so great source of knowledge.
Thanks to you all.