First of all Alex009, I personally believe that its important to get your ATPL'S out of the way before you start flying because they are not easy and you need to get them out of the way ASAP before you become busy flying. I loved working as an Instructor. It taught me a lot of things about my self that I didn’t know. It biulds flight discipline and improves your handling skills and interpersonal communications. So yeah, I say work as an instructor before you go up north. And make sure you finish those ATPL's, Nathan Higgins is excellent at delivering the theory and you cant argue with the fact that he has the best pass rate in Australia. He is very down to earth, very friendly personality. I got them done in 3 months…. finished the first 4 but had troubles passing AHUF....****en Bi tch of an exam if you ask me!... took me 4 goes to pass it lol what’s Chronic fatigue again? lol anyways Alex, good luck with your endeavors