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Old 12th April 2009 | 12:30
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jonjo123
 
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In need of advice

Hi I wanted to ask for some advice with regards to which flight school/ career path to go down.

Anyway I want to be a pilot, I am thinking of either going to Oxford, or a smaller, but nice tidy little school in Florida. I have checked both out and they both have their pros and cons.

Obviously Oxford would hopefully (so they say) allow me to get in with a big airline pretty much straight out of training. It is of course hugely expensive which is what makes me hesitate as i'm not to keen on paying back £1000 a month for the next 10 years whether i have a job or not!

Florida is cheaper of course but is it viable to train, become an instructor, get with a small regional, then a larger regional, then convert to a JAA license etc in this day and age especially with me being a british citizen and all the trouble with getting a visa etc?

Is going to America an option? Do hours earned on a FAA license count for much back over here? Help me out here guys.
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