Got my FAA CPL (with multi add-on +IR), did the ATP-CTP, planned to convert it to EASA in order to explore more opportunities.
I have done a bit of research and reached out to a few flight schools, would like to gather more insights here.
- Is it true that where you get the license matters and will affect your opportunities? (I kind of want to choose e.g. Greece instead of Ireland since it is a lot cheaper with better weather but somehow I read comments about Ireland having better recognition in EU)
- Is there an affordable and reliable ATO you recommend that I can do the distance learning on the theory part? (I plan to work in my home country now and fly there only when I take the exams so I could save some money for the flying portion)
- Any good flight schools recommended for the overall conversion?
- I can speak English but not any other local languages there, does it matter a lot?
- Aviators in Europe, how is the prospect and job opportunities there so far?
- Where in Europe provides the best job opportunities?
To the questions on your mind, (if I guess them correct)
- I don't have a green card or whatsoever to work in the states, but I have an EU passport
- I went for FAA at the first place for some reasons
- I have never lived in Europe so I am not familiar with anything there
- I know I will have to complete those tough 13 subjects and I am committed
Open to all kinds of comments and advice, positive or negative, much appreciated.