Lock Wire,
Cheers for that - probably your account has given me the best insight at the moment. I guess i still have my rose-tinted glasses on from flying PPL in Florida .
Comments from others would suggest that i really have to consider going for the JAR route also, although i really do love the lifestyle, people etc in the states - money would not be my reason for hopping accross the pond for work in the UK - im currently living in Ireland and i have NO HOPE for gaining employment with the big guys here - although i could really see myself flying for corporate jets (ireland have a few companies who have 'N' registered aircraft).
If i did go down the JAR route any recommendations on schools in the US?
I hope you end up where you want to be - Don't let that small thing such as war stop you........... Keep Laughling Lock Wire!!!