Americans are still going to work overseas because there is a major downsizing of the regional jet fleets in the US. Most 37-50 seat jets are being parked and not all of them are being replaced. Scope has been relaxed at almost all the majors to allow CRJ-900 size aircraft to be outsourced, however there are limits on how many frames can be operated. DL is one particular legacy that has language requiring the removal of 50 seaters over a period of time. UA has similar language as well. So, even with almost every major or national airline in the US hiring at the moment there is still not enough jobs for all the RJ pilots who are watching their fleets shrink. That leaves the regional drivers with two choices: watch their company shrink and career stagnate or look for opportunities overseas as not everyone will win the lottery at the majors.
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