Working in USA
No,Not Me,but I know somebody that has just been through it.Not in aviation,but same deal.A "Genuine" relationship,and the decision was made to live and work over there for a few years anyway.
You can do it either way,of course.The reason many people do marry this side of the pond is because they do genuinely meet an american who is already in Europe,working or on vacation. After some research,my colleague was advised that "wheels" would turn faster if you marry a U.S. citizen in the USA.I guess that like any govt.dept.,they are quicker dealing with their own paperwork,(in this case the american marriage certificate),than one from a foreign country that has to be authenticated by that country's foreign office etc.
I see the logic.USA Embassy was very open and helpfull to the applicant.
Again,sign a prenup,or marry a rich one.(just my opinion!)