Hi,
I apologize in advance if this post does not match this forum.
I am a European citizen residing in Belgium.
My goal is clear: get an ATP license.
Obtaining an EASA class 1 medical would be the logical first step for me, but it turned out that I am not medically qualified for an EASA class 1 so an ATPL career in Europe is not possible for me. (At least at this point.)
Recently, I obtained my FAA medical class 1. Now I am trying to gather info on the next steps I need to take to reach my goal. Hopefully, there is someone here that can give me some better insights.
I have no prior flight experience.
Below are some questions I have at the moment:
If you have any other good insights or tips, feel free to mention them!
Thank you in advance! <3
I apologize in advance if this post does not match this forum.
I am a European citizen residing in Belgium.
My goal is clear: get an ATP license.
Obtaining an EASA class 1 medical would be the logical first step for me, but it turned out that I am not medically qualified for an EASA class 1 so an ATPL career in Europe is not possible for me. (At least at this point.)
Recently, I obtained my FAA medical class 1. Now I am trying to gather info on the next steps I need to take to reach my goal. Hopefully, there is someone here that can give me some better insights.
I have no prior flight experience.
Below are some questions I have at the moment:
- Is it possible to obtain FAA licenses while training with a local FAA CFII in Europe?
- If the above question is 'yes', is it recommended to do the training in the EU, or will training in the U.S. be significantly faster?
- If I understood correctly, I will need to make (all) the exams on U.S. soil?
- Eventually, If I were able to obtain the ATP license, I will have to move permanently to the U.S. for employment? Or can you get employed with an FAA ATP and still reside in Europe?
- Do EU pilots with FAA licenses have any disadvantages towards a U.S pilot with FAA licenses?
If you have any other good insights or tips, feel free to mention them!
Thank you in advance! <3
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