Originally Posted by MOR
Like I said... a complete inability to grasp the argument. Nobody is suggesting training ab initio pilots - although many airlines do so, including the likes of Easyjet. The point is that Cityjet are taking US expats over type-rated and experienced European crews. See the second post on page 2.
There aren't a lot of 146/RJ drivers around in the first place, and even fewer who are current within the last 3-6 months, which is what Cityjet have required for at least the last year or so. Cityjet clearly believe that non-current 146/RJ pilots pose a training risk, so they would rather have nice, current Americans. Once that resource dries up, they may well start taking the un-current guys, in fact they will probably end up training a whole bunch from scratch. There simply aren't that many rated people around any more, most have long since moved to the 737 or A320 or are quite happy to stay where they are, and get trained on new equipment as more 146s are retired.
I don't know... but there sure seems to be a chip on your shoulder.
Originally Posted by MOR
More to the point... nobody is saying that it is wrong to allow expats to fly in Europe per se, simply that suitably qualified Europeans should be employed first (second post, page 2).
There aren't many pilots in Europe that want work for Cityjet... so what other options does Cityjet have?
Originally Posted by MOR
It does, however, make one wonder if the aircraft and the crews were a package deal...
It may be but so far there are no bites from the Mesaba group coming over to Europe... Like I said pilots are not going to go from one low paying job to another one.
Originally Posted by MOR
Fool. I came here deliberately, for the same reason that you apparently went to Europe.
Uh huh... OK.
Very mature statement regarding employment out of the US... typical comment from a malevolent malcontent.
Hey don’t worry… when the expat infusion slows down, and when the carriers get desperate enough for pilots, maybe they will give you a call to come back home for an interview... maybe that is if they are desparate enough... I know… you say its your choice to be where you are. that will be our little secret.
By the way MOR... since according to you I'm not a gentleman I'll filled in the rest of the letters for your screen name. Have a nice day