Flying in Europe and the UK

[fallex]

Hey all..

I recently met someone who came here from the UK and was telling me a bit about the industry overseas. I've heard there are more opportunities abroad for a new commercial pilot such as myself (250hrs), but from what I've read it still seems very questionable. Currently I work the ramp for a small airline with hopes to get on a light twin turbine in the next year or so, but should I be pursuing a "heavy metal" airline job overseas? I've heard about the JAA conversions, but what I'm more conserned with at this point is how eligible would I be, especially considering I have no direct way of obtaining citizenship that I know of.

Unfortunately I don't have any family connections in the UK, and all I have is my grandpa who was born in Germany with some family I'd have to trace there. What are the chances of these airlines sponsoring a work visa for a Canadian pilot?

Just looking for any advice or info from anyone who knows something about flying overseas for new commercial pilots.

Thanks

[zakpeegoodus]

www.pprune.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=99

[zakpeegoodus]

Whhops! sorry, the above is the wrong thread, try this mate!

www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=208650

[fallex]

Thanks Zak. Sounds like staying in Canada might be the best option afterall. Never realized how many foreign pilots are trying to get jobs here, while I'm trying to find work elsewhere! True though that the grass is greener on the other side.