Originally Posted by
rod_1986
I can’t understand why the US majors haven’t simply pressured the US Government to open up more visas for experienced pilots and the FAA to start cross-recognising other regulator’s licences. This (amazing and impressive) virtuous pay spiral will cost them billions of dollars in the long term.
Or is the lobbying power of ALPA (et al) so much stronger than we have with unions this side of the pond?
Genuine answers from our American colleagues welcome! In the meantime I’ll just look on in awe.
As an ex-european: No Thanks, you can keep your grubby pilots, I have pulled up the bridge!! Also, every Aussie pilot can come over on an E-3, getting an ATP takes a week if you have the required experience.