jetcareers - View Single Post - Need help to open eyes for future students

MuscleShirt · October 10th, 2005, 15:22

Well, I'll do what I can to answer any questions your friends in Europe may have.

First, I really, really hope that DCA is not telling people they will be hired after finishing their CPL! I am to assume that this is a misunderstanding, but if your friends are unsure, I can assure that they do not hire CPL's with less than 1000 hours (FAA conversions would be required as well). If they wished to instruct at the Academy, they would need a Green Card and work authorization, not just a student VISA. We do have several instructors from several different countries, but they all have work authorization.

Second, please ask your friends to clarify what DCA is trying to sell them, because it is my understanding that our JAA department has left. Also, the only thing that European students are doing here is time building for their ATPL. Granted, it is cheaper to build time flying in the states than in Europe (see AOPA magazine "Flying in America"; August 2005). In any case, make sure they are aware that FAA conversions and time building are the only thing I see European students doing here anymore.

This may have been old information your friends received, I don't know for sure. But, I do know that if you have any further questions, I will be happy to answer them for you and your friends.

FLY SAFE

October 10th, 2005, 15:22	#4
MuscleShirt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mulletville Posts: 85	Well, I'll do what I can to answer any questions your friends in Europe may have. First, I really, really hope that DCA is not telling people they will be hired after finishing their CPL! I am to assume that this is a misunderstanding, but if your friends are unsure, I can assure that they do not hire CPL's with less than 1000 hours (FAA conversions would be required as well). If they wished to instruct at the Academy, they would need a Green Card and work authorization, not just a student VISA. We do have several instructors from several different countries, but they all have work authorization. Second, please ask your friends to clarify what DCA is trying to sell them, because it is my understanding that our JAA department has left. Also, the only thing that European students are doing here is time building for their ATPL. Granted, it is cheaper to build time flying in the states than in Europe (see AOPA magazine "Flying in America"; August 2005). In any case, make sure they are aware that FAA conversions and time building are the only thing I see European students doing here anymore. This may have been old information your friends received, I don't know for sure. But, I do know that if you have any further questions, I will be happy to answer them for you and your friends. FLY SAFE __________________ Feel the Mulletude!!!