Flight training in a non-JAA country problematic?

[stefair]

Hiya,

In looking for the most reasonable way of earning the ATPL I have found the modular route to be my best option. Said that I plan on doing all my flight training in Florida with a provider like EFT. My long-term goal is, of course, to become a professional pilot. Needless to say I am very flexible, when it comes to choosing a country for future employment.

Some friends of mine, however, say that there were numerous JAA member states, which did not approve an ATPL based on flight training in non-JAA airspace.

I just cannot believe this, as I think, no matter what, a JAA ATPL is a JAA ATPL.

Is here anyone who can confirm or disconfirm my friends' claim?

If proofed to be true which countries are they exactly talking about and in what way would it influence me at a later stage whilst being employed?

Cheers,
-stefair