Timberwolf
Lets expand on this request for information and get a more in depth answer
1. Part 61 ( Aircrew licences) is changing and so is the validation process . ( not so sure FAA will be so easy to convert ) . Timberwolf is a South African ( with british passport ) who has contacts in the industry ( of which I am one ) and while not guarented a job , he can be pushed in the right direction ( those in the industry will relise the value of this ) . If he gets an FAA licence he will have to trawl Africa at his own expense and there is less of a guarentee for work
2. FAA licence is cheaper and academicaly easier . Timberwolf likes the US and has had a rather unpleasant time in SA ( still an option though ) . The 2 reasons at the top is why I think you are leaning towards the FAA route but correct me if I am wrong boet .
So lets ask our panel of experts !!
My opinion is obvious but perhaps I am wrong , I think someone from the US and SA industry could perhaps help Timberwolf to make a better decision