Current Chief Pilot looking for an overseas gig

[wdwatts]

Corporate, resorts, chief pilot, pic anywhere in Europe (although I don't have an ATPL yet), Russia, Ukraine, etc. Also the Pacific Rim. Have experience flying all over the world, especially the Pacific, mostly single pilot ops. I flew F/A-18 Hornets, all king airs and am current in the King Air 350, Cessna 210, DHC2 Beaver, P-51D Mustang,T-28 Trojan, T-2C Buckeye, Merlin and some time in a Westwind. Over 6400 hours, ATP, CFII, MEI, Seaplane, Tailwheel Perfect history. Anyone know of anything overseas?

Thanks,

Wayne "Kila" Watts
Chief Pilot, Peterson Holding Co.

[jskibo]

Originally Posted by wdwatts

Corporate, resorts, chief pilot, pic anywhere in Europe (although I don't have an ATPL yet), Russia, Ukraine, etc. Also the Pacific Rim. Have experience flying all over the world, especially the Pacific, mostly single pilot ops. I flew F/A-18 Hornets, all king airs and am current in the King Air 350, Cessna 210, DHC2 Beaver, P-51D Mustang,T-28 Trojan, T-2C Buckeye, Merlin and some time in a Westwind. Over 6400 hours, ATP, CFII, MEI, Seaplane, Tailwheel Perfect history. Anyone know of anything overseas?

Thanks,

Wayne "Kila" Watts
Chief Pilot, Peterson Holding Co.

Hell of a logbook you have there! Good Luck!

[subpilot]

Yes, very interesting background. Good luck

[killbilly]

You're current in a P-51 and you need to work?

You have a gambling problem or something?

I'm kidding. I wish I had 1/10 your experience. Welcome.

[wdwatts]

Thanks all. Yeah, but unfortunately, due to the economy, I have been laid off. So I'm exploring my options for now.

[wdwatts]

I'd take a job here in the States as well, but prefer NOT to live in CA anymore (unless the job pays REALLY well). The problem I have been seeing is that all the job opportunities here require a type rating in the particular plane they fly or I am essentially over qualified for the position.

What is it with employers not willing to invest some money to get a type rating for a guy like me with more overall experience than almost anyone? You would think it would be a smart investment, yet they won't even consider you if you're not typed.

So I thought maybe something out of country might work as many people/companies etc. like to hire American trained pilots if the local rules allow it (ie: I don't have a JAA ATPL).