FAA or JAA?
Hey Guys,
I'm about to finish my FAA training with 180 hours and my FAA SE and MEL Commercial Licences and Instrument Airplane Rating. I have the option of staying here in Florida and get my Instructor Ratings, allowing me to instruct for a year (when my J-1 visa will expire). I've also got the option of converting to JAA, as I'm a British citizen.
I'm having a hard time deciding which route to take. If I stay here, I'll be able to get around 1000 hours instructing - but finding a job would be difficult once my visa expires, or I could leave now and convert to JAA - but I'll have fewer hours. I realise that jobs are few and far between everywhere at the moment, so whichever way I go, I feel have both advantages and disadvantages.
Any thoughts on which route I should take?
Cheers,
Rob