Hi jaffer, I disagree that CPL and ATPL licences are the same everywhere...,I've flown recreationally in both the UK and US and, if that was anything to go by, the flying was a bit different in each country, mainly radio procedures. but I don't have 2 different CPL licences and therefore can't advise on this (hint hint).
Also, there is encouragement and determination and there is realism. I'll eat my hat when there is a shortage of pilots in the world!! I know plenty of people who have the licence but can't get a job! If you read it somewhere its probably the flying schools trying to get people to pay for their licence! I'd say there is a shortage of experienced pilots. However once again, not qualified to say, these are only things i've been told by instructors and airline pilots.
i'm so pessimistic aren't i! Apologies. I'm not trying to discourage people, I just hope people know the risks as well as the positives!
Nice one with the encouragement though Jaffer
