Hi redbar,
I am currently looking atoption 2, I have already approached couplr of CC in Eastern Europe, countries wich are NOT yet FULL members........
People in those counties are still using their NATIONAL licences to fly.......
For info, some of my colleagues have obtained JAA licences via 2 different systems:
1- in UK 3000H total, 1500H PIC on A/C >30T = 2 Exams and a sim ride.
2- through the Dutch civil aviation before Holland became a full member
Most of the guys in option 2 never flew jet, they were flying for companies like Dennim Air, Air nostrum..........they've been very lucky I guess, no 14 exams to do!!!!
I don't see why it would be different for countries in Eastern Europe (ie: Croatia, Slovekia....)
Cheers