Am I going about this the right way?

[AlphaMale]

So, flying in Florida is not an option then?

Nobody said that.

You need to add up the Pros and Cons, if you want a job in the EU/UK then a JAA is needed so if you add both the FAA CPL and FAA IR and then the cost of conversion you may end up with the same price for doing the full JAA CPL/IR here.

It has been said that airlines prefer pilots who did their training with a UK FTO in UK airspace but this is a rumour network.

If you decide to go to the US you might want to take loss of earnings into consideration. You'll spend around 3 months doing your FAA CPL/IR in the US and then you need a test for the CPL and a min of 15hrs for the IR and the test.

Do the sums and take the option that is best for you. Seeing the FAA CPL/IR at $10,000 each isn't always the price you pay.

I have also seen the prices that 'A & C' charges for AC rental and it's very very competitive compared to the US rates. Keep in mind you can take your friends and family for a flight if you do your hour building here as in the US you're on your own.