More than four seats requires special permission....turbine takes special permission....training must start and end at a licensed airfield....each aircraft flown is a "type rating"....different written tests for each engine (piston/recip)!!!
How long do you have to wait for the ink on the paperwork to dry in the CAA admin wallah's office before you can get your documents and get to flying after leaping each hurdle?
Do you guys ever wonder why the CAA has all these silly rules that cost you individually a pile of money? Every wonder why they are able to get away with it?
My suggestion would be to get a student visa, come to the USA....find and marry a Yank....and find work here and skip all that happy BS!
The way Sterling is going....it will be a better paid job here anyway!