Hi All,
A brief summary on me.
Dec 2009 i completed my FAA PPl through a very good school operated out of Tam-miami Airport in Miam called ADF Airways. It is a small school and one of the oldest and my instructor Carlos was the best.
I completed this in 67 hours in 6 weeks including bad weather.
Come February I am heading back to ADF to finish IR, ME and CPL.
The reason i am heading back is my parents live 20mins away from the School....so i am saving alot by doing it this way.
This will cost me approx 24kus dollars.
Reason for delay is i am saving funds for the next step.
My main question is - when i return to Europe (Ireland) what should be my best strategy in getting my FAA IR ME CPL to JAA equivelant.
I live right next to Weston Aerodrome...but not familiar with what they offer?
Should i do ground school 14 exams via distance learning eg Bristol?
or
Same query but in USA distance learning?
or
Pilot Training School in waterford? Anyone done this through them.
I have heard that Bristol is best - would take approx 6months...then Switzerland (Zurich) was cheapest place to complete the flying component.
Any idea on costs from ground school to check rides?
Finally - best strategy on getting work - instructor? a320 type rating courses?
Really appreciate advice - please note - for those out there that are finding it tough - keep going....i went through tough times too - was offered a cadetship with Flybe and Citijet and then the financial crash happened - i was forced to go the modular route - and i wouldnt change it...REMEMBER - NEVER EVER GIVE UP- EVER!
Looking forward to some straight talking no bs advice - thats how i roll!
