That all sounds kinda nice, to me. To anyone who might care to respond to this rather naive little wing flapper, I would be most appreciative.
I've been instructing in Oz for just over ten years, got around 4,000 hours of it, including about 1,000 multi/IFR, (Oz) ATPL and a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation. I love the game, and am starting to look further afield, than our fair waters. However, I am a little concerned about reports I have heard from the US and the UK, via some chaps I know, who have experienced the scene (vis ERAU and OATS and PPSC, specifically).
Obviously a licence conversion is the start, but how does one continue and find employment with reputable organisations, arrange the necessary visas, etc. Is there a likelihood of financial assistance with the cost of licence conversion? Many questions, too little space.
Wages for me are pretty good at the moment (circa $41K) so it is ludicrous to contemplate anything less overseas, especially with the associated relocation and conversion costs. The wages you mention, Capt Beeky, are more up my ally - very different from other reports I've heard.
Any suggestions graciously received....
Cheers!