Two airlines come to mind in Europe that will hire with 250 hours total time. Rynanair and EZ Jet. Applicants will be invited in for an interview and simulator assessment. If accepted, the applicant now becomes a candidate. The candidate will be allowed to enroll for a type rating at an approved training facility that offers a type rating using the airlines’ specific procedures. The training is an out of pocket expense solely born by the candidate circa €30,000. The cost of the type rating is exclusive of accommodations and food. Next comes the base training, then line training. Generally pay commences once the safety pilot is no longer required to be on the jump set.

Of course the right to work in the EU is required along with the EASA nee JAR license is required.

There are schools in the US where you can obtain a JAR license and ratings appropriate to those minimum required by the above LCCs. You know that that means…. more $$$$$$s However, given the state of the economy within the EU, work visas are harder, not impossible, but harder to come by.

If you can come up with the scratch, preserver through the training and get the work visa, go for it Cathay Pacific would look at you closer for their cadet program with a JAR certificate too.

As far as speaking the language??? Yes some carriers on the other side of the pond do require fluency in their native tongue.

Anyway… which ever direction you proceed with your career good luck.