Going to the US for FAA ATPL
Heya buddies,
after some bad experiences with the JAR medical, the only
chance to get an ATPL, is in the US for me. I have some problems
with my eyes, which do not allow me to get a JAR medical, but it is no problem to get a FAA medical...
I am now planing and calculating as much as I can to realize my dream in the US, which means, that I don't can go there for training only, but I really have to give up my home and settle down there for the rest of my life (more or less).
So, I am now trying to get a greencard, which will be the best to ensure a lifelong residence permit and also a work permition.
After that, I have to talk to my bank about the loan etc.
I will get my FAA medical class 1 here, to ensure that everything is alright before I start.
Now the adventure starts:
What school should I take in the US?
Is it better to do it at different schools or stay at only one?
Until which licence should I go? multi IFR CPL? CFI, CFII, MEI?
How are the chances to get a proper job after the training?
How can I handle the costs beside the basics, like accomodation etc.?
What would you do in my situation? Is it worth it? Does it work?
Last but not least, am I stupid to do so much to get my dream to be reality?
Thanks to everyone, who can help me!!!