Originally Posted by
havick
^^^^^^^ This!!!! 1000%
dropyoursocks has summed it up perfectly, don’t head north, head across the pond.
Goin up north or out bush to build up hours was a key stepping stone in the typical Australian pilot's career with the ultimate aim to land a position with an Australian airline in a capital city. Going to the US may get some jet and multicrew time in the logbook, but as far as the "typical" experience of those flying over there:
1. How many Australian pilots have successfully made the transition from US regionals back to an Australian airline (obviously Covid has interrupted this for the last two years) and how many are seeking to get back to Australia as soon as they can? Is it common?
2. How many Australians are now intending to stay in the US long term, and either try to gain employment a major if possible or cargo or other operation?