Young Pilot has a point but also being FROM the islands adaptation is not even a consideration and its understandable you would enjoy flying there.
Trainee is not from the area and albeit a bit young could certainly have a go at it there.
My only point was in the world today flying is not looked at as a long term prospect. You can eat or fly, but not both. For example the Senior Pilot who just took the airbus water skiiing in New York made some statements the other day that many have never heard. He has just lost his whole Pension and his pay was cut 40%. Not something a man at his age looks forward too. It disappeared while CEOS etc walk away with milions. Many senior Pilots are in the same life raft.
So enjoy life down there, its certainly nice in some places. I just dont see too many Pilots buying homes on St Barts.......
For non U.S. citizens to try and work in the states, your right, it sucks big time. If your educated, have a good work ethic and an occupation, the U.S. does not want you. You wont vote for the handouts that politicians need to get rich.
Just curious but where do you call home down that way??