Originally Posted by BrasaPilot

Having dual citizenship, I can atest that the economy in Brazil is getting better and better. More and more now, I think about hoing back and flying down there. The other problem that they are running into pilots down there is the English. Last year whem I went back home I had the opportunity to ride the jumpseat (even though I had a ticket)(I knew the capt. Which was a total coincidence). Talking to the F/O, he had been on the A320 for 10 years and tried the English test 3 times, but did not score high enough for international flying. According to him, if a Brazilian pilot like myself went back to Brazil to fly, you would be put straight into a 777/330/767 on international routes. Seniority doesnt mean much as far as I know. Pertaining to what equipment you fly. Also as a 10 year FO on a A320 he was making good money compared to tje cost of living down there. I think there is a light at the end of the tunnel to fly in Brazil, with the economy tje way is going and the world cup and olympics coming up, a lot will change and the economy will only grow.
My 2 cents.
Sorry for the errors, damn phone!!!