jobs in Europe for Yank with dual citizenship
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jobs in Europe for Yank with dual citizenship
Let's say an American with dual citizenship (US and German) wanted to relocate to Europe. Assume for the sake of discussion that he has about 5000 hours and is typed in the CRJ and a turboprop. About 3000 of those hours are airline experience. What do you think this Yanks's chances of finding a decent job are?
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Jobs are hard to find, specially nowadays, but that will probably turn around once bush is put in his place, OUT ON THE STREET WHERE HE BELONGS, but you will need to convert your licence to the JAR standard which means 6 to 12 months hard studying and then lots of luck. If you speak fluent german, that might help, but it wont be easy. Good Luck.
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Meatball is right;
1) Get the JAR ATPL! Best bet is probably in the UK so you can sit all exams in English. Besides that, the CAA JAR licence has a good reputation and is widely accepted, also outside Europe. I´m not British, but maybe some folks here can recommend flight schools where you can convert all your US licences.
2) If your German is not so fluent (but enough to get by with) try easyJet. With your flight experience you will make a good chance and you will also be able to live in Germany where EZY has 2 bases: Berlin and Dortmund. I personally do not recommend living in the UK as it´s a major step backwards in time, lifestyle and income.
3) If your German is fluent you can try Germanwings or Air Berlin
Hope that helps.
1) Get the JAR ATPL! Best bet is probably in the UK so you can sit all exams in English. Besides that, the CAA JAR licence has a good reputation and is widely accepted, also outside Europe. I´m not British, but maybe some folks here can recommend flight schools where you can convert all your US licences.
2) If your German is not so fluent (but enough to get by with) try easyJet. With your flight experience you will make a good chance and you will also be able to live in Germany where EZY has 2 bases: Berlin and Dortmund. I personally do not recommend living in the UK as it´s a major step backwards in time, lifestyle and income.
3) If your German is fluent you can try Germanwings or Air Berlin
Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the replies gents. I'm well aware about need for license conversion.
Some years back a German friend (who only had a ppl at the time) told me that if I had a certain number of flight hours and airline background that there was some sort of expedited process. This conversation took place at least 4 or 5 years ago. I'm not sure if he knew what he was talking about.
My German is pretty marginal to say the least so sitting exams in UK would be a must. I can usually hold my own in a barroom conversation though.
Some years back a German friend (who only had a ppl at the time) told me that if I had a certain number of flight hours and airline background that there was some sort of expedited process. This conversation took place at least 4 or 5 years ago. I'm not sure if he knew what he was talking about.
My German is pretty marginal to say the least so sitting exams in UK would be a must. I can usually hold my own in a barroom conversation though.
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Actually, Bob Down isn't far off the mark.....
If you can swing a 757/767 or 747 type rating, Air Atlanta is an option. AAI has also been sending "newbies" to Miami for the 747 type
You'll eventually need to convert to a JAA License (UK CAA recommended). Am also a Yank with a JAR..... UK license well worth the effort!
Check your PM, noflow
If you can swing a 757/767 or 747 type rating, Air Atlanta is an option. AAI has also been sending "newbies" to Miami for the 747 type
You'll eventually need to convert to a JAA License (UK CAA recommended). Am also a Yank with a JAR..... UK license well worth the effort!
Check your PM, noflow
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Noflow,
I understand that having flown the CRJ with a MTOW in excess of 30,000kgs, 3000 hours in that aircraft of which 1500 PIC you may apply to convert your license. I think that as long as you can demonstrate this in a skills test they will ask you to take two exams?? This applies to the UK CAA license. Visit the Bristol Ground School Website.
I understand that having flown the CRJ with a MTOW in excess of 30,000kgs, 3000 hours in that aircraft of which 1500 PIC you may apply to convert your license. I think that as long as you can demonstrate this in a skills test they will ask you to take two exams?? This applies to the UK CAA license. Visit the Bristol Ground School Website.
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Living in the UK is ok, not the best but certainly not the worst. Our economy is booming, in fact we have to import cheap labour from the failed economies & airlines of continental Europe.
Even some pilots from Antwerp
ain't that right Doug? 
Don't bite the hand that feeds you
Even some pilots from Antwerp
ain't that right Doug? Don't bite the hand that feeds you
