Hey guys,
After almost 2hrs of discussion with the Chief Flying Instructor I am inclined to do the JAA course. The reason being in terms of cost, time as well as recognition.
1.JAA integrated ATPL(frozen) would be completed in the same timeframe as the Australian License (18 months).
2.JAA more recognised worldwide
3.Yes, I wont be able to hour build with the JAA however I am going to later convert to CASA.(cost 2k max)
4. Why? It brings me more options having a dual license hence more employable.
5. The hour building in Australia can still contribute in terms of a JAA license, i.e hours done in Au can still be recognised with a JAA license.
6. The cost would be more doing the other way around i.e CASA license then convert to JAA.
7. Finally I would only require 1 theory and 1 practical test to convert to CASA, but would take 14 written exams for JAA. Would take around 12 months for conversion.
Hence I am inclined to finish JAA then convert=D.