Hi vti,
Just out of interest you say that you're thinking of getting a job in the U.S.
Unless you have American citizenship or are a very experienced Pilot I wouldn't even waste my time thinking about this - its near enough impossible to get a visa.
Just to let you know incase you we're basing you're decision on this.
Im not basing this training on the hope I will get a job in the US, although saying that, they FTO's I have been in communicating with have factored in visa/work permits into the equation as we have discussed this at length (I have lived in the US before and know all about the difficulty in acquiring them)
Getting back to CAA, as I said, I will be taking the instructors rating and, hopefully, start working with the FTO when everything is complete.
BillyMurphy:
I know you have made your mind up about your choice and everything but I just want to add my last cent.
This course is not something you can half ass through and expect to get everything the guy at the top of the class gets. One must really prove themselves and give the full 100% of their abilities in order to get work out of this. I mean, just for a second put yourself in a Cheif Instructors shoes and think, who would want to hire a person who didnt give the best of their abilites, especially if there are other students who have proved themselves license after license after license!
In my own mind, I am resting very easy in the sence that my money is going to a very capable bunch of people who work in an above par FTO in one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and cannot wait to get there this monday
I wish you the best in your studies !
-Gordon