Thanks PJ You're probably right!!

That is not to discourage you. Find out when their traditional hiring time is, pack some copies of your resume, license, logbook, cash and your mask, fins and snorkel ;) and head down there. San Pedro (where most of these companies are based) is more pricey buy Caye Caulker is the more budget area and a lot of fun-- you can take a boat to visit in Caye Caulker or fly one of their airlines-- which isn't too expensive either. Look at the TACA website, they often have specials to Belize or fly to Cancun and bus it down into Belize. If you do make it to Belize-- make a point of crossing the border into Guatemala and visit the Mayan Ruins at Tikal. You can fly, but the bus is an interesting overland experience and not too bad (and of course, cheap)!

PJ I just got back from Cancun about two weeks ago and it was great. I was on my honeymoon so it would have been a little difficult to get down to Belize at that time. I am looking for airline tickets to Belize right now. BTW did you get my PM. I don't know if it worked or not. My question is will my FAA CPL be valid in Belize or will I have to convert it to something else. Thanks

Ah, understood. ;) It may have been a short marriage if your decision making were different.

PM'd you your response regarding the license. Take the bride along if and when you head to Belize. If she is anything outgoing or adventurous, she'll like plenty of snorkeling there and take some good shoes or hiking boots to Tikal, plus rain gear. Don't forget the camera!

panama's info is very correct. but for all those interested, i know for a fact that niether of the airlines in belize will be needing any pilots this year, and probably not next. the turnaround here is almost 0, and there are no more plans for expansions at either airline. plus there is already a few qualified local pilots who are waiting to fill the next positions that do open up. if you want to come to belize for a vacation, it's a great spot to visit and have some fun. but if you come here looking for work, you'll just be wasting your time.

faa 61/141???
 

Guys,

Whats the difference between FAA Part 61 and FAA Part 141...when looking into a conversion at an American flying school ???

No smart answers please..

tx

61, 141
 

europilot,

Part 61 flight schools are go at your own pace finish when you finish. Part 141 is on a set schedule and requires that you complete the course on a set timeline. The flying time requirements to finish are less in a 141 school because of the rigorous schedule that you have to follow. ie 191 hours to complete CPL in 141 school and 250 hours to complete the CPL in a part 61 school. It's been a while since I looked at the FARS but I think that this info is correct. I hope that I helped you with your question.

So Long

What do U.S. flt schools have to do with "Latin America and the Caribbean"?

Mainly because the USA has a lot of presence throughout the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the USVI, also a lot of Caribbean nationals go to the USA to get their FAA tickets before going home to work.

Plus if you do your training in the USVI or Puerto Rico, you have many wonderful places to have fun........ You can also get some serious IFR if you need it.

If i have a US green card does that allow me to work in some of the Caribbean? If not, how else can an Aussie go about getting a work permit?

In the US possessions (Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands), yes.

Dear all,

I am very interested in packing my bags and heading West.
I have a JAA ATPL and a FAA ATPL,2600 hours on turboprop.(BE1900 and SA227),including 1400 as single pilot in these 2 last types.
I have a French Nationality and speak english fluently as I worked in the US.
Any info,please let me know.

Safe Flying,

M.85

As a French national, you would be best advised to try Guadeloupe or Martinique, or St. Martin.

Don't bother writing. Take a copy of your CV and arrive on their doorstep. Arrange to be out there for two or three weeks, and make sure you stay somewhere they can contact you after a couple of days or so - taking your mobile phone and buying a local pay-as-you-go SIM card is also a good idea.

thanks for your reply,

St Martin,la guadeloupe is a bit far from France ...I dont have the finances to just fly there like a tourist and hand in my cv...


Safe flying,

M.85

If anyone's still looking at this post, i'm in the same situation as alot of the other guys in here.

I'm an Aussie and have Australian and Irish passports, thus far i only have 500 hours TT but am considering a move in around 12 months to the Carribean. I've got a decent job flying charter in the north of Aus doing around 50 hours a month as a relatively junior pilot, any tips on who i should start e-mailing??

Many thanks,

V

"V"
Just a suggestion, but most Island Hoppers are busiest around this time of the year. Further, since they are so small, the easiest way to get a job is being at the right place at the right time with your resume and backpack in hand.
High season is usually around Oct/May. Take a little break and plot out a visit starting in the British Virgins and head on down island. meet with owners and who knows you may find something to start you off. If not, you have had a great vacation.
Face to a Resume works best. Faxed or Email Resumes go in the round file more often than not.
Also dont plan on getting rich, just a roof and some food and beer money is normal working conditions for low timers.
Good Luck

Thanks alot Bsousa

in saying that would 12-1300 hours TT be enough to put you in good stead for a gig?

"V"

Re: Work in the Caribbean
 

Excuse my poor knowledge of geography and history but which islands from the carribeans still belong to european countries?i am asking this because i assume that if some islands belong to France or Netherlands for example then i guess someone would be able to use his JAA license without doing any convertion.

Re: Work in the Caribbean
 

C'mon European Champ. You're a pilot (I assume). Ever looked at a map before?

Even in some of the more backward parts of the world, such as Europe, they publish these cool maps which outline political borders, and they assign different, cheerful looking colors to the different countries. They even publish the names, and if not independent, their ownership-- it will say something obvious like (U.S.), (U.K.), (France), (Neth.), etc.

But I will save you the time of going your your local bookstore, and save you a Euro, my friend. Chick this link, and do some exploring of the New World!

http://www.hwn.org/ftpshare/pub/amer...bean_pol97.jpg