Can a US citizen become a pilot in Europe?

In some cases, as a professional pilot, you can work in Europe however you will need to do your own homework as each country in Europe is different. With any foreign pilots in another country, remember that if you qualify to work there, you are there as a privilege and local pilots will have an opinion on it.



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As long as you fly within the airspace of the country that issued your license you will not need a flight review, but once crossing the airspace to another country you will be flying on your FAA licenses and they need to be current. So yes, a flight review is needed if you are planing to fly across Europe.

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General Requirements: Must hold valid EU Passport/Citizenship. Must have legal right to live and work in Europe. Must hold EASA Pilot Licence and Class 1 Medical. Must speak fluent English AND German.

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The age is 55 in Belgium and 57 in France, with various other European countries using 60 as the cut-off.

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Where can American pilots work?
  • Mainline Carrier. Transport passengers to destinations around the world. ...
  • Low-cost carrier. ...
  • Regional airline. ...
  • Cargo carrier. ...
  • Military. ...
  • Flight instructor. ...
  • Corporate aviation. ...
  • Charter operation.


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Additionally, pilots are highly respected professionals who are responsible for the safety and well-being of their passengers, making it a highly rewarding and satisfying career.

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There are a variety of different airlines who use the E-3 visas to hire pilots, including CommuteAir, Mesa, SkyWest, and Frontier Airlines. However, you are not usually eligible for employment at the major airlines, as they do not hire pilots who are not US citizens or possess a green card.

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