Originally Posted by
Airgus
FIS is a very good choice in regards to wx, cost and flying.
I am not familiar on their groundschool level, so I am not the right person to advise you on it.
The conversion requires you to do everything, all the theory subjects/exams (expect about 3-6 months to prepare and do the exams on a DL way or more on integrated way)
You are also considered a PPL in EASA. So you will have to convert the CPL, the IR & the ME (you should go for ME-IR if you are planning to look for a ME jobs).
If you are planning to do the UK CAA, 10 years ago you were required to do the initial medical class 1 in LGW.
JOBS opportunities: there are a lot of jobs offers for experienced pilots and few for low hour pilots. If you want to get into a LCC, you may be asked to pay for the TR.
Do not expect too much.
However the market is fluctuating, the low oil prices are giving more hopes to the airlines and the world is getting addicted to jumping on a plane on weekends... the situation may be better in 1 year or two (rumors are that you even won't have to pay the TR and you will be fully trained by your sponsor -instead of you sponsoring yourself).
Consider 6 months stay at least (theory + flying + paperworks). Plan for 08.
Whatever you think you will be spending, add 20% extra just in case.
Good luck
Hello Airgus, thanks for your help and reply!
May I ask you about my icao flight time (600 hours). It will be take in count after the conversion process to apply for jobs in EU?
Do you know the current hiring situation in the Corporate, fractional, aerial pictometry or small charter instead LCC?