UK PPL Student, moving to US.
Hi all,
Context to the question is I am a 25yo UK citizen, approaching the end of my PPL. Next current step is to study for ATPL and further ratings to get a UK based airline role. My girlfriend is a US citizen and is moving to the UK for a few years with me while I finish qualifying and start at a UK airline with the eventual goal to move to the US together. Reading some threads on here it seems like progressing through a UK license first to convert isn’t the most recommended method.
With my current situation is there a better path for me make employment in the US easier when further down the line. (PPL achieved imminently, budget to get further ratings fairly quickly) I would really appreciate any advice at all, and if anyone has gone through a similar path if I could ask further questions I would appreciate that too! Thanks in advance!
Last edited by flyingtabby; 23rd October 2025 at 14:16.