A rare sensible post from sittingidly. You see, he can do it if he tries.
3 points. Firstly, pilotday's comment regarding training is definately a personal view and one which I do not subscribe to. It is intensive and it is very dependent on the instructor. 50% are very good, 20% are good enough, 25% try while the other 5% shouldn't be there at all. Furthermore, you will not be spoonfed as you are Stateside, hence pilotday's dislike of the system, assuming he/she's from Miami. If you're used to putting in home study you'll be fine. .
Secondly, if you do come for interview, please bring the family and allow an extra day or two to see the place. Don't see all the glitzy tourist traps, spend a day or two living with friends who live and work here. Schools start early here and may be full up, summers are hot and the driving is crazy. Supermarkets are generally good but may not offer what you'd normally buy and imported items can be very expensive. Petrol on the other hand isn't. Great range of restaurants and good deals with loyalty cards. Banks are useless as are most government run organisations. It may work for a holiday, but if the wife can't work with what's offered, don't come!
Finally, if you do like it and you're selected, you tell them what fleet you want. We are more desperate for quality pilots than quality pilots want Emirates so the ball is still very much in your court. If they make you an offer, insist that it's only being accepted subject to your specified a/c type.... and get it in writing!
Hope it works out well for you. Good lick.... as they say in Bangkok!