What to do for a year (Worldwide)? FAA ATP/EASA 600h+ Turbine

[tumppi]

The good: after a lenghty process I got selected by a major airline (Europe).
The bad: my class date is in 12 months+

Currently working part-time for a private/commercial operator (PC12), our gigs are very occasional (1-3 per month currently), I am not salaried and would probably make more on full unemployment. Grateful as I am for the position keeping me current etc., it doesn't exactly pay the bills and I would like to focus on something full-time. It would be great to do something productive during this period, such as getting back to flight instructing or doing some type of bush flying.
I am open to moving almost anywhere - such as Africa or Asia (have worked in both areas with military) and don't mind austere living conditions. And yes, if I had a visa I would be back in the US in a heartbeat with all the opportunities there. And no, I'm not ready for McDonalds just yet.

Any tips or leads are much appreciated. Feel free to PM, too.


FAA ATP, CFI, CFI-I and all EASA stuff current
Part 135 and EASA AOC experience
1600h+ TT
600h+ Turbine
600h+ Dual given

 

[ppragman]

Go to Africa go have fun for a year

 

[srn121]

Have you looked into Boutique or Surf Air? There's also a 135 operation out of New Hampshire and Puerto Rico who's name I can't recall, but I believe you can make 55k to 65k depending on which base is available. I think Boutique Air was looking for a captain for LAX at like 64k and I think they weren't looking for less experience than you have.

 

[z987k]

Have you looked into Boutique or Surf Air? There's also a 135 operation out of New Hampshire and Puerto Rico who's name I can't recall, but I believe you can make 55k to 65k depending on which base is available. I think Boutique Air was looking for a captain for LAX at like 64k and I think they weren't looking for less experience than you have.

He said he doesn't have a visa, so he can't come work in the US.

 

[tumppi]

Thanks for the tips guys. I have few friends at Boutique Air, and Surf Air (my p135 experience is from there actually). I think that East Coast / PR operator is Tradewind Aviation and they seem to be hiring constantly.. Also PlaneSense in East Coast. But yeah, like z987k clarified, I am not eligible to apply.

 

[Urp99]

Skydive Diani in Kenya was looking for a pilot not long ago, seemed like a good gig.
http://www.skydivediani.com

 

[tumppi]

Skydive Diani in Kenya was looking for a pilot not long ago, seemed like a good gig.
http://www.skydivediani.com

Thanks, I will look into that.. Heading to Morocco in a few weeks.