Gentlemen -
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Our friend 737CL stated he was currently flying a 737 with 1000 hrs, and that he was about to get a JAR ATPL. His question was about legal status, immigration, work permits for EU... not about jobs with a given XYZ airline. I am certain he is well aware of the current employment situation in EU (and most of the world). I gave him the basic info of the immigration/work permit procedures generally applicable in EU.
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I am certain, as he is currently employed, that he will not resign his present position, and while applying with EU airlines, apply for legal status to reside and work in EU. That is all he asked. I hope he will be smart enough to remain with his present position while he applies for his EU paperwork, until a position is offered to him.
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You guys are funny here in the Pprune forums. If I state how difficult it is to find a pilot job in the present economic situation, I get flamed by the wannabees who are rushing spending a fortune in training, and telling me that there are thousands of openings.
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Then on the other side, someone, like 737CL, asks about immigration/work permits, he and I get flamed and informed that there are NO jobs. We know about the present situation. Let us answer specific questions. That is all there was - an inquiry about residence and work permits.
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Yes, in Spain, you have to speak Español, and Français in France, or Deutsch in Germany. Guarani is not the language in Holland, nor Mandarin in Ireland. He and I appreciate that information.
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If you have more specific info about work permits and residence in EU (as I gave for Belgium), I am sure 737CL will appreciate. As for jobs, I am certain he is inquiring about that. All I said, is that 1000 hrs of 737 time qualifies him for consideration by 737 operators.
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Happy contrails