Chick,

It's amazing how this question keeps on getting asked in so many different ways.
I'm sure "O" will chime in too.
To work in Europe flying European registered airplanes you need to have a JAA license (most cases). Which means you need to do the FAA to JAA conversion. In addition, you will need a working permit for the country you choose.
First, the conversion. EXPENSIVE and TIME consuming but can be done.
If you are now in the US, check with Naples Flight Center, they can advise you on the conversion process. There may be other places in the US that can help with the conversion but I don't know them. If you are already overseas (i.e. military stationed overseas) check with the Civil Aviation Authority in the country you are in as to the conversion process.

The working permit. Probably the biggest hurdle. You must look at all the carriers and figure out if the carrier will help or not. (this is usually unlikely) Unless you have a relationship with the carrier already. Perhaps through personal contacts...
Perhaps you can get to Europe doing a different kind of job (get the work permit) then jump ship, in hopes of a smoother process with the work permit renewal. My experience is that the work permit has to be renewed each year.

There is always a possibility of flying a N registered airplane that is already here in Europe. Then of course there would not be a conversion requirement.

Also check with contractors. Parc, Brookefield, Rishworth etc...


There is no clear path to make this happen.

O did I basically cover it?

Good luck,
Lifter