Originally Posted by
Chomeur
Most American pilots aren't working outside the USA for two specific reasons. 1. they want to live IN the USA, not outside it. 2. They don't have citizenship in the country that the airline is based in.
"1" is correct, and good for me because much competition is eliminated. "2" is problematic. It's true for Europe, Canada, and many other countries. Japan requires a license, but the airline that hires you trains you for it. China, India, Ethiopia, and others validate your license when you're hired; you fly on your country's ticket plus a letter of validation. I think this is true for COPA. Where there's high demand without a lot of local competition you'll see validations, especially for captains.
Living in a foreign culture is a fascinating experience and you will be forever changed by it.
Absolutely true. In spite of the long absences from home, the lifestyle is addictive for some of us.
