scavalenger

Does any one know any US operators that would hire none US citizens? I am an Australian citizen but have FAA CPL/ME IR and ATP writtten.

Cheers!

BelArgUSA

Hola Scavalenger (and other friends with same type of question)
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The issue is not the pilot certificates (FAA licences) that you have.
The issue is, to have the right to work in the USA.
Essentially, that is to be a USA citizen, or hold a permanent visa ("Green Card").
xxx
In a sense, I would say, it would be easier to find a job in the USA if you had USA citizenship (or a Green Card) with a foreign pilot licence, as it is relatively easy to qualify for the FAA certificates, if you hold ICAO qualifications. Or find a USA company operating N registered airplanes and based overseas. In that case, no problem, with just a FAA licence.
xxx
But why in hell would you want to work in USA...?
Low pay as newly hired F/O... generally no benefits...
The USA economy is in shambles, so, USA airlines are laying off pilots...
These pilots look now for the same jobs you would seek.
All pilots I know who are looking for employment... go overseas.
Europe, Middle East, Asia...
xxx
I left USA in DEC 1991, after my airline bankruptcy...
Never went back. No intentions to return there. Retiring in 3 months...
Flying was great in USA... until NOV 1973. Thereafter became a madhouse.
Call it airline bankruptcies, deregulation, merges, strikes...
Soon, Air China will operate the New York to Chicago shuttles...
And charge each passenger $5.oo for a bowl of rice and use of chopsticks.
xxx

Happy contrails

Jbird08

Can anyone provide any insight on working and flying in Alaska?

Who are the better companies to work for and who should one avoid?
Any info. is aprreciated, thanks.

jmphxa320

I too am looking for any type of information regarding flying for a company in Alaska. I'm having a difficult time finding anything.

Anyone know of company's that are hiring, where to go on the web to look for information.

Thanks,,,

Jon

JungleJett

Hey guys,

Right after 9/11, I had a hell of a time to find a place to work. I took my chance and went to Alaska. I found a job the very first day! The thing with Alaska is to go there and knock at the doors. They will never hire someone from the "lower 48" over the phone....

Keep in mind that it is a very challenging environment. If you are looking at flying the bush, some C-207 experience is not only preferred but also recommended.

6 years later, I am enjoying the expat lifestyle in the sand pit flying big shiny Airbuses.....show off...

Jbird08

JungleJett,

Where in Alaska did you fly? I gather that Anchorage or the bigger cities and tourist ares are better flying than the bush; am I correct?

Any information is appreciated, thanks.

Flyintin

As someone mentioned, coming up here and talking to people is your best bet. Realistically speaking it is not possible for everyone to do that. I came out here a year ago and among other folks talked to a small mom and pop outfit and got hired. Today is my one year anniversary and ironically is also the day my company decides how many will get furloughed and I could very well be one. No sweat I got some 737 experience flying RNP operations into JNU etc, ETOPS to Hawaii and flew with some class individuals. Improved my resume and should I get furloughed I will head overseas to check things out while I wait to get recalled or eat sand pie (like mud pie only dustier) for the rest of my career in the sandpit.

Soon after I arrived I was able to land a job as a mechanic to work on my days off. Just couldn't trust the airlines to settle down. I managed to keep my eyes open and found opportunities on adn.com (Alaska Daily News) frequently in the summer. In fact they are advertising some pilot positions right now (SEPT 30th , 2008) for the Air Guard.

Also check out craigslist.com (alaska) under jobs. Here are a couple that I found...
Sep 10 - part 135 pilot needed - (kodiak alaska) <<transportation

Aug 21 - pilot part-time for Cessna 185 - (Anchorage) <<transportation

The companies that I see around a lot are Pen Air, Era, Frontier Flying Service, Everts, Grant etc. Check out raa.org and call them.

Good Luck to you

SNS3Guppy

Taquan Air in Ketchikan was recently advertising for pilots. They're asking two thousand total, five hundred floats, and five hundred Alaska.

You're picking the wrong time of year to go to work. A lot more opens up in the spring.

JungleJett

JBird, Flyintin said it all....it is also true that it is not exactly a good time of the year to start a job in Alaska. But you never know....
There are dozens of smaller companies all over the State where you can start and pile up some time and experience and then eventually if interested, move on to the big boys like Everts or Lynden or Southern Air.

Rotorhead1026

Now I don't know much about Alaska, flying or otherwise, but I DO know a little bit about searching for employment ...

Waiting until "things open up" means you'll be part of a large herd; showing up now may mean you'll stand out. If you can afford it, go now. The advice about showing up in person - rather than calling or emailing - is always a great idea. Now waiting until December to show up may NOT be a good idea - a lot of stuff shuts down for the winter, or so I'm told. Whatever ... good luck! Maybe when my daughter gets out of high school and moves out I'll see you up there.

Check 6

You can get some good information on flying in Alaska here.

On Final

There are plenty of flying jobs in Alaska but in the winter time it is a little slow. Word to the wise after having allot of previous experience flying in Alaska is be careful.

Most companies are reluctant to hire anyone without Alaska Time but you should be able to find a job in Schedule 135 or 121 ops. it is different flying because you can launch normally with 500 and 2 miles or 1000 and 1 mile. Sure, get a special out of the zone with 1 mile clear of clouds.

You could try Cape Smythe or Bearing Air out of Nome and Kotzebue. Try frontier flying service out of Fairbanks flying Beech 1900, good operation and the flying is not too hard.

Pm me if you want more help.

Take care,

On Final

Imboeingmad

I note that 3 more 717's are arriving at Aloha. I already in service.

Are there any more planned?

weasil

Aloha ceased operations earlier this year.

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Weasil

NAV401

Im an EASA licenced(UK CAA) engineer in the B2 category trying to find work in the USA where my EASA Licence would be an asset.
Can anyone help please?

NAV401

Sorry..forgot to add I have an American passport...S.S. number etc.

Semaphore Sam

Delta may be hiring...back in the late '70's, they put you in a rocking chair, and the interview went something like this.

YouTube - Monty Python - Job Interview

TylerSanto61

It depends on if you work for the passenger program or for the cargo operation. They both have ups and downs according to what you are looking for.

Bak1

hello!!!
can anybody help with job prospects in the US?The focus is on Flight Dispatcher openings.Any help will be greatly apprciated.

turnerab

Hi guys,

Just trying to get the feelers out there... Anybody know of any jobs going in Texas (Houston or Dallas area's)? Got CPL/IR with 650 hours total time but only 25 multi. What can someone with my experience expect to get flying wise besides instructing?