Hire Canadians?

[doo]

Any body out there hire Canadians/assist with visa etc?

[TowerDog]

Not very likely unless ya get married to a local.
(Uh, in these liberal times it could be a he or a she)

Basically the same entry requirements as many other Western countries for pilot jobs.

No shortage in the US yet unless ya have
a bunch of time and experience. Then if ya do, and stay un-employed for long, something may be wrong.

If ya are experienced on big jets and hungry, try the Middle or Far East: Them guys always seem to be short of talent.

------------------
Men, this is no drill...

[This message has been edited by TowerDog (edited 28 March 2001).]

[doo]

Thanks, been working in Europe for the past too long, and want to get to civilization, and a return to Canada is a pay cut too far

[offshoreigor]

Methinks Towerdog speaks with forked tounge! I have never known a Canadian to have any difficulty gaining employment entry (green card) to the US with the exception of those with a questionable (criminal) background.

In this day and age of NAFTA I think you will find that most US employers will bend over backwards to obtain experienced Canadian Pilots. After all, we are a pretty good product, we are just a little less outspoken about it and a little more humble, unlike our southern cousins.

Cheers, OffshoreIgor http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif



[This message has been edited by offshoreigor (edited 02 April 2001).]

[doo]

Thanks offshorigor

Any tips on how to allpy for the green card?

[94skpr]

ah, if only i could find the recipe to enter the states with no difficulty! i'm employed w/ atpl in canada, and have had offers from companies in the u.s., but people lose interest quick when they have to do paperwork!

here's what i know: airplane pilots do not qualify for nafta visas (as per nafta regulation 1603.d). see http://travel.state.gov/tn_visas.html for more info. this is the *easiest* u.s. work visa to get, it's issued right at the border (my dad got one, but he's not a pilot).

also read about a month ago in aviator week that clinton signed a law which would allow charter and corporate operators in the u.s. to import canadians under nafta regulations. the downside: i can't find any information from any government source to say that this is even in progress. (the article stated that the 'law' had been signed and sent to ins for drafting of regulations to allow entries.)

if anyone knows *anything* please email me at [email protected] and we ca swap info!

good luck

[offshoreigor]

Hi All:

The bottom line is, if a company wants you south of 49, they will get you the green card.

Cheers, OffshoreIgor http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif

[britavia]

94skpr:

It's a difficult one for sure. I had a company who were very keen to employ me and were prepared to do the paperwork. Unfortunately, the INS makes it very difficult, even if you have such a company on your side.

My advice, find a company that has plenty of spare cash and preferably their own legal department. Failing that, marry into the Stars n' Stripes...just like I did :-)

[doo]

How about it then,

Canadian with 9600hrsTT
A320/321 & B737/300/400/500 Command experience.
Canadian & JAA ATPL

[KingAir]

Try United. Rumour is that they are looking to pick up a few pilots from Canada with type ratings. How true that is I don't know but it might be worth a shot. Good luck.

[offshoreigor]

Doo:

Try FedEx, I hear they have a big hiring spree going for the new 380 fleet.

Cheers, OffshoreIgor http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif