He AXUM? If nothing suits you on any continent, and your only option is EY, well too bad, go for it and don't come back here complaining.
Yo have been warned.
For the JAA licence, be aware that converting any ICAO licence to JAA through Ireland or Luxembourg is pretty easy.
Korean do hire based anywhere where KAL operate 3 times a week, gives you much choice.
Chinese carriers base in Europe and hire F/O's.
And what about Cathay ?? Strong reputation, know how to deal with expats, and correct seniority and unions.
EK is desperate, so it shouldn't be that hard to succeed the interview. Get the correct books and try hard enough, instead of whining.
The major problem with EY is that they lie all the time and they jeopardize your life.
By the way, Air Mauritius, not anymore the exodus, as they are paid in EUR......Many ex MK consider coming back there coz EY sucks so much.
For Sri Lankan, oups.... that was a mistake