Thanks for the answer's. I am trying to get all the info given the hardest hurdle is transitioning from finishing the CPL to paid heli work.
I am lucky that I'm in a great position, I'm single with no kids and have the funds to pursue this career change without the need for a loan.
It seems you can obtain a PPL license plus no greater than 50 hours and still be eligible for the J1. Is this true or even a good idea? Or would the US not recognise the hours and qualification? Edit, forget this option as I the waiting list is now into March 2009 for the Miami school, the other one will be much the same I guess.
Okay so training in OZ (any other good options to train overseas with better employemnt prospects, asia?) is the go.
At what stage after completing your CPL can you get a job overseas, and how are the prospects?
Last edited by Benjamin James; 10th Feb 2008 at 06:50.