I have helped a few folks in their quest for the FAA License. The last two guys were from JNB and wanted some specific training. It didnt work out as it started to get expensive based on their specific needs (B1900type).
If all you want is the ATP Multi engine, and without things such as a type in a B200 for instance. Its not hard to do, but you are going to spend some money.
Firstly the FAA will give you free an FAA PPl based on your SA License. There are some hoops to go through with Immigration TSA and others, but it can be done with prior planning. The hitch now is that to get any higher you must take writtens and ride. The big hitch we found is that although you may qualify for an ATP. The FAA has made no provision for verification of your total flight time and flight schools are reluctant to test you with a plain approval that your license and flight time are meeting stanards. This apparently came about when some who had the exams done and penciled in time while not meeting the requirements slipped through. Basically the FAA says OK, but with a form letter that does not state you have xxxx amount of hours.
So there are a couple glitches in the system. ANYTHING can be done if you want too, it just takes some planning.
If I didnt scare you away with that and your still interested, drop me an email and we can take it farther.
The whole mess is pretty easy, just time consuming and a hell of a lot cheaper than the CAA.
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Since I live in Las Vegas I use a school nearby, they have done good for some friends. Their prices are listed. Also consider they want the writtens done before hand, which makes sense, but thats a no brainer and you can do the studying in SA and get the writtens done in the states for a small fee or free at the local FAA office.
http://www.shebleaviation.com/