As whirlygig said 250 hours total time as per Lasors. Working in the states is all very well and good fun, I did it for two years but was shown the door when my J1 Visa expired. I know when you get home its tough finding a job.
I only found work because I had done my PPL(h) in the U.K because my face was known. In my experience the Chaps who have conducted training in the U.K always find work over here first. I have a drawer full of ex HAI students C.Vs. Its not that I have anything against them but when someone has invested 250 hours in your school you want to give them something back.
Every single person that I know who has conducted a UK CPL(H) and FIR rating in England has found work as an instructor in this country.
Last edited by helicam; 10th Nov 2004 at 14:56.