Originally Posted by
chimbu warrior
Additionally, if this was legitimate, candidates still need to obtain an FAA ATP, which just got a whole lot more expensive.
Yeah, I'd like to be a fly on the wall for that conversation down at the Immigrations office.
OK, so you want to arrange 2 year work visas for this group of 50 Australian Pilots to come to the US and fly for XYZ Airlines?
Yes, sir, very much so sir.
OK, and why is XYZ airlines not filling these positions with US pilots. (these type of questions do get asked when it's being proposed to issue work visas to foreigners)
Well, you see sir, because the new 121 regulations require XYZ to only hire pilots with US ATP certificates, and there is a shortage of US pilots with US ATP certificates. (Questionable premise, but play along ... )
Ahhh, I see, and so all these Australian Pilots hold US ATP certificates Right?
Well no, they don't, but they'd really *like* to.
ERrrrmmmmm, yes .... I see....