TJF,
I think there are a couple of JAA schools round CA, I have seen then mentioned on the forums but couldnt tell you the names I am afraid.
The 'JAA Compliant' licence is nonense I am afraid, its an FAA PPL with air law and RT added to it as far as I am aware. A JAA compliant licence does not exist! For your initial PPL is does not relaly matter which you do as you can enter a CPL with an ICAO PPL. I know of at least one school that is UK run and has a base in Oxfordshire, they take you right through all the FAA ratings to CFI/CFII/MEI but also includes training to JAA standards to allow you to take the JAA IR conversion on your return to the UK as well as your ATPLs. They are quoting £28.500 and that includes 8 months accomadation!
http://www.usajaa.co.uk
From website:
"This program is aimed at taking the candidate from zero hours flight time to over 1500 hours total time to include:-
FAA ATP
JAR frozen ATPL
FAA Flight Instructor with single engine, multi engine and instrument instructor ratings."
Included
All aircraft rental1
Flight and Ground Instruction2
All FAA test fees
JAR ATPL Groundschool Course3
FAA to JAR CPL & IR conversion4
Eight Months Accommodation
Appropriate VAT and local taxes
Instructor Uniform6
Training books and materials
Not Included
Accommodation after the first eight months
Aviation Medicals
US Visa processing fee (approx £115)
Flights to and from the United States
JAA professional examination & licensing fees
General Living Expenses
Personal Flying Equipment
Personal Flying Equipment
TSA fee (approx. $160)
So not a bad deal if you can take the time off, unfotunately not an option for me!!! And as George says when you factor in items, such as food, beers, etc. that you would be paying for in the UK anyway it looks pretty reasonable.
Julian.