In order to fly an American registered aircraft ("N" registered) the pilots must have an American license. This goes for all American registered aircraft (F/W & R/W) operating worldwide.
As mentioned, I have seen the aircraft in the hangar and they have November registrations.
Aircraft for the Afghan contract are at the moment being crewed by pilots directly employed by ADA. The customer is an American company. When the American company find crews with the experience, then it is my understanding that the ADA crews will be replaced.
Salary figure quoted earlier for touring on this this new contract, was/is not confirmed, but has been "heard" mentioned....for both pilots and engineers. What the actual salary figure is, I do not know.
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