Where can I find information on companies interested in sponsoring a
non-European citizen (i.e. Me - Australian) to work/live in Europe.

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Request for Question Clarification by mvguy-ga on 08 Oct 2003 21:53 PDT

Any particular country or region?

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Clarification of Question by cjwalker-ga on 09 Oct 2003 00:47 PDT

Would prefer Germany or Belgium, can speak some German, but would be
willing to work anywhere including Non-EU countries. I'm happy to pay
relocation costs and for any language courses required if that helps
also. Thanks, C.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 10 Oct 2003 00:32 PDT

What kind of work do you want to do? What are your qualifications? How
long do you plan to stay? Thanks.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by cjwalker-ga on 10 Oct 2003 13:26 PDT

I am happy try anything where the employer is willing to sponsor me. I
would like to stay 1-2 years minimum, preferably indefinately.

I have the following qualifications:
- Aircraft Mechanic on commercial airliners (Boeing aircraft)
- Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (2-year Part Time)
- Level 3 Certificate in Information Technology (3-years Part Time)
- Have completed Microsoft Approved training courses to a 'Developer'
level in Microsoft Access & Microsoft Visual Basic 5/6
- Advanced PC skills including Office/Internet/Email applications &
'Client/Server'-based Mainframe applications

My current job is in Aircraft Maintenance Scheduling/Coordinating &
Operations Control for a commercial airline with 7-years experience,
however these skills could be utilised in any transport, maintenance
or manufacturing industry.

Dear CJ Walker, 

This is by no means an answer, but at leats two countries in Europe -
Germany and UK, have a programme for professionals who would like to
work there:

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
http://www.workpermits.gov.uk/default.asp?PageID=2754

The German "Green Card" scheme refers mainly to IT experts: 
http://www.workpermit.com/germany/employer.htm