For those who does not mind working overseas, there is a few much simplier alternative. Cathay Pacific Airways offer a cadet pilot program and this program is now open internationally, so anyone can apply. With this program, Cathay Pacific will train you to become one of their pilot (only if you get accepted of course, the application process is very competitive with less than 1% of applicant accepted each year), the catch is that you will have a 6 years bond with the company (you need to work for the company for at least 6 years). The training will take place at a training facility in Australia and you will spend 14 months of intensive training for you to recieve a Hong Kong CPL, IR, and frozen ATPL. The minimum applicant age is 18 years old and you can get more information at the Cathay Pacific website: www.cathaypacific.com (click on career at the bottom of the page). I think if you can get into this program, this is probably the easiest method for anyone to join a major international carrier! Finally, there is a few other airlines that offer similar program overseas, I think Eithad in the middle east is one of them. But I think the program by Cathay Pacific is probably one of the best if you can get in! Just my two cents!

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