Wardy, nice one on getting a spot at Bristow. I definitely think you made a good choice to come here. I did the JAA integrated last year and then followed on with all the FAA stuff. The 2 year visa (if thats what you got) should allow you plenty of time to get a job here, at Bristow if you keep the head down and get on well, or somewhere else in the states. I did my PPL in Ireland and I find the level of professionalism much higher here. If you get a job here at BA, you might even get on the JAA side instructing, even if your FAA, they do a conversion course at the schools expense.When are you starting? I'll keep an eye out for ya, being a fellow culchie and all, not too far from your own doorstep either!!