Originally Posted by
FlyTCI
No doubt, hence my comment about it being below the going rate in the US. However, no majors are offering Ozzies (or anyone else) assistance getting the E3 visa, at least not yet. My feeling is that Vista will lose these pilots as soon as they can move on to greener pastures, but that may even be part of the plan as long as it keeps the turbines spinning with enough pilots in their seats.
Yes, correct. From what I understood, Aussies are able to join US regional carriers. This might be a more viable stepping stone to the US majors.