Originally Posted by
Starlifter
That my friend is one of the wisest statements I have read on these boards in some time.
I was "all in" to JAA/EASA for some time...ready to throw the FAA to the wind. I learned, which this is part of the reason why I reconnected with the FAA/US before I really screwed myself. By no means a utopia but as you said, EASA inconsistencies as well my experience with age discrimination here in Europe, I am thankful to be reconnected with the FAA, the US and US carriers...
If BK wants to PM, I might be able to guide, as I said, I'm also retired US military. Which creates some other issues unique to those who journey off like this...
Lifter
The age discrimination is a real concern. However if my experience of the last three weeks since receiving the EASA ATPL is representative of the current situation, 45 is not at all too old in Europe. Five applications filed, five interviews in three weeks (plus a firm offer on a sixth job).
I do have an EU passport (on top of my US), so that may have helped a bit.