GCAA vs EASA training

[flyguydxb]

Hello there,

First a quick intro about me: I'm 23, living in Dubai and working as a cabin crew.
I've been looking into the threads on this forum but couldn't find an answer to my question, so apologies if this is a repost.

I'm here mainly seeking some advice and tips about whether to get a GCAA training here in the UAE (mainly Fujairah) or an EASA somewhere in Europe. I'm aiming to fly here in the Middle East/GCC, but no one knows what's in the future. I don't really know how i should make a decision and what aspects i should look for or take into consideration. I'd really appreciate any advice or previous/current experiences. So GCAA or EASA?? Thank you :)

[paco]

I know the GCAA try very hard to keep high standards (been there done that), but you have to look at the acceptability around the rest of the world, as an ICAO licence. It shouldn't really be a problem, but stil.....

If you only want to fly in that area, then use their system, but the costs might still be higher than just doing an EASA licence, which they will accept anyway. I know that Qatar, in the case of helicopter pilots certainly, will accept EASA pass results to issue a Qatar licence.

One aspect oof flying in Europe is that it will improve your nav skills - it's pretty hard to get lost in Dubai, unless the burj is fogged out :)

Phil

[aceman18]

The middle east airlines will let you convert from EASA to GCAA licence without re-doing the exams. Not the case the other way around. I would strongly urge you to get an EASA licence. You'll have a LOT more fun during training and learn a lot more in Europe too.