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Old 16th Nov 2007, 16:00
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JAA ATPL and work in Europe, or FAA ATPL and work in the US?

I've recently got engaged to my American girlfriend and it had totally passed over my head that once we're married I'll be eligible to work in the US! I already have an FAA licence (still very low hours!) but am in the process of converting it to a JAA licence at the moment. Basically we're now trying to decide whether I should move to the US and try and get work with a regional over there or whether she should move over here and I'll continue my conversion and try and get a job here instead. Ideally we want to settle in the UK, but I'd be happy to live in the US for 4 or 5 years if I could get work.

I'd really value some informed input on this matter! What are my chances as a low hours pilot in the States and is it worth me moving there?

Thanks in advance!
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