I have never found that nationality, country (or source) of training, or the system that you are certified under has the slightest difference on your ability to perform any function in aviation.
I have found that attitude, capability, commitment, basic intelligence, diplomacy and the ability to interact with all kinds of human beings has everything to do with success.
I have met as many highly trained, and qualified, assholes; as I have poorly trained or qualiifed assholes. I have met assholes of every nationality. I have military trained assholes and civilian trained assholes. I have met foreign assholes and domestic assholes (and I've been around)!
But you know what I met the most off?
Real life helicopter people that are committed to their jobs and responsibilities. People that commit their lives and careers to the helicopter business. They deserve fair pay and conditions. They deserve respect and recognition for what they do. They don't believe they are superior to anyone else, or peculiarly talented. They are the real, everyday, people in our business.
Go to the HAI or Helitech. There are hundreds (thousands!) of us there. We quietly get on. Interrogate each other for vital intelligence, just like her on PPRuNe, have a few beers, reconnect on lost friends, catch up on recent developments and look toward the future.
The helicopter business is not about the regulatory authority, it is about the Operators and the business environment. This is a fabulous time to take advantage of it.
