How can US pilots be employed in Europe. Ask the IAA , who have always allowed Ryanair a "little" bit of latitude in whom they employ. For further clarification rearrange the following words to reproduce a malicious accusation. . . . . . . bag, cash ,paper ,full of, brown. As far as taxes go, City Jet is not Air France so the core operation is in Dublin. This normally should result in City Jet being allowed to pay your social charges in Ireland , and you likewise your taxes, to your mutual benefit. The Frogs can come knocking on your door to claim the shortfall between what you paid in Ireland , and what you would have paid in France, but as you guys (still ? ) nightstop quite a bit, with decent advice on what you can offset against tax - a lot - they could actually end up owing you money, so I don't think that is too much of a worry.