UK A320 Captain going to the USA, where to go?
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to look at this post.
I recently converted my UK ATPL into an FAA ATP and applied for a green card so the immigration situation is sorted.
What I would like to ask all you fine ladies and gentlemen is where to go in the industry based on my profile and experience as it’s very hard
to determine options from abroad.
I have the privilege of flying the A320 as PIC for a UK low cost operator. Have over 8000TT and around 5000 A320 PIC.
My current salary before tax is circa 180k usd and I have a young family so my airline works really well as we don’t tend to nightstop too often.
I have family members in Tampa, FL whom I’d like to live close to so I’m looking for any part 121 or 135 job that would take me.
My must haves are:
1) Relatively short time to command (under 5 years)
2) Preferably TPA or MCO base.
My nice to haves are:
3) Least amount of nights away from home base, turnarounds work great here in the UK for my family.
4) Good money.
5) Would be nice to be on A320 but not a deal
breaker if not.
Based on those ideas. What options would you recommend having a look at?
I know Spirit and Frontier are potentially good fits but if you have any inside information that would help point me in the right direction I’d be grateful.
Thank you.