Originally Posted by
elzomid
.. Hello gents, new to the Forum.
Normally if you have a typerating, MCC is not needed anymore.
A very "popular" way to work these days is the Self Sponsored Typerating schemes. It will set you back for around E35000, but it opens some doors.
If you like Poland, WizzAir might be an option. But first you'll have to pay, and after the money is not all that great. Ryanair is actually not too bad.
It is a bit of a raw deal, but money is allright (certainly if UK based) and time to command should be only a few years. Only thing there is that you'll buy yourself a 737 type, whereas a lot of new companies fly the 320.
This is true. I did not need an MCC since I had both an FAA 737 type and a JAA 737 type. Just by chance, I did have the multi-crew hours from my C-130 days. Perhaps the biggest hurdle to get over is the right to work in Europe, if you don't have this right beforehand! Yes, the JAA asspain in conversion is there but can be done. I was fortunate to leave the USAF while stationed overseas, so I developed the contacts for the workpermit prior to leaving the Active Duty AF, it still took me about 6 mos but was successful.
Good luck,
Lifter