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I_Money · August 1st, 2001, 10:12

>>Since I have an Italian Citzenship, work permit isn't going do be a problem, am I right?<<

Yes you should have a European Passport.

>>Well, I'd like to know if I have any chance to fly in Europe?<<

Yeap, the easist thing to do it to get your licenses over there, rather then in Brazil.

>>Is it very difficult to convert my licenses?<<

If you have under 800 hours you will basically start again. You will have to take a certified course which is (or alteast was) called 509, or a modular course (509 broken down into stages, more of the way US way of doing it). This course is design to teach you to fly right seat. It takes 18 months, and includes 200 hours flight time, and all the ground to take the numerous (13) written tests. It cost about $50,000 but after it you are ready to start applying.
If you have over 800 hours, you only have to take the written test and checkrides, and the instruemnt course (not the whole course). There is a self study written test course, however it is very hard, your elternative is a regular ground school. There is nothing like the gliem where you can study your questions, you certainly have to know you stuff. The checkrides will be very similar to the FAA ones, although there are some differences flying in Europe so you will need some time to adjust to the changes.

>>Expensive ?<<

Very, there is no such thing as cheap flying in Europe.

>>And how many hours do they required to fly a 737 for Ryanair, for example?<<

Once you have finished the course you should be able to get on with Ryanair. A friend of mine flies for them and says they are a great company to work for.

>>And do you have some information about ALITALIA?<<
Sorry no info on ALITALIA

August 1st, 2001, 10:12	#6
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,644	Re: European or American license? >>Since I have an Italian Citzenship, work permit isn't going do be a problem, am I right?<< Yes you should have a European Passport. >>Well, I'd like to know if I have any chance to fly in Europe?<< Yeap, the easist thing to do it to get your licenses over there, rather then in Brazil. >>Is it very difficult to convert my licenses?<< If you have under 800 hours you will basically start again. You will have to take a certified course which is (or alteast was) called 509, or a modular course (509 broken down into stages, more of the way US way of doing it). This course is design to teach you to fly right seat. It takes 18 months, and includes 200 hours flight time, and all the ground to take the numerous (13) written tests. It cost about $50,000 but after it you are ready to start applying. If you have over 800 hours, you only have to take the written test and checkrides, and the instruemnt course (not the whole course). There is a self study written test course, however it is very hard, your elternative is a regular ground school. There is nothing like the gliem where you can study your questions, you certainly have to know you stuff. The checkrides will be very similar to the FAA ones, although there are some differences flying in Europe so you will need some time to adjust to the changes. >>Expensive ?<< Very, there is no such thing as cheap flying in Europe. >>And how many hours do they required to fly a 737 for Ryanair, for example?<< Once you have finished the course you should be able to get on with Ryanair. A friend of mine flies for them and says they are a great company to work for. >>And do you have some information about ALITALIA?<< Sorry no info on ALITALIA