Originally Posted by
DeltaSix
Hi Skybound0210,
Thanks for the input, that's very helpful info for our US bound countrymen.
They sure can use this.
However, I must have given the wrong impression. When I said "here" I mean't Sydney, Australia ( where I am ).
I know a couple of Filipinos who had student visas to train as pilots getting their Commercial, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating then Flight Instructors rating and eventually passing all 7 ATPL subjects.
They are allowed to work as flight instructors - with pay, but of course subject to visa restrictions in terms of duration but enough to get their career "off the ground " and support themselves independently while building up the hours.
One of them eventually married a UK citizen and he went to the Eu to fly for one of the LCC's. This is at 350 hours ( he had to pay for his 737 TR though ).
The other one as I mentioned went to the Carribean as a twin driver ( BN Islander I think, as a second job ).
As you've pointed out, there seems to be a way as well to train and get experience there in the US but with no employment prospect. At least whoever is thinking of going to the US to train as a pilot is now forewarned.
Hope this helps
D6