Is it possible to work in EU airline without....?

[737 CL]

I would like to know if It´s possible to obtain a job in an Eu airline without having European citizenship? I mean only having the right to live in Europe Residence in any country of the Eu?

[Sam.]

I believe so!

[preduk]

The right to live in the EU is different from the Right to work in the EU. If you are able to work anywhere in the EU then there wouldn't be a problem.

[IRISHPILOT]

Depends on how much the company wants you, the local CAA and your qualifications. Two Irish airlines are known to take on pilots without the residence even.

What country were you thinking of?

[AiRBuS_380]

Well i guess its up to the company that is hiring. They will get your work permit and documentations done. Middle East is a 'multi national region'!

Cheers

[bear11]

There tends to be 3 issues, ie;

1) right to live and work,

2) your licence type,

3) if you're left or right hand seat.

Generally speaking, if you're missing 1 and 2, most airlines aren't bothered as there are plenty of alternatives available (excepting airlines who can prove they can't source you locally and get a work visa, plus a benign CAA to give you a validation for 12 months, in which time you will have to pass all or a percentage of your JAA exams to extend). Your experience level can make a huge difference.

If you have one but not the other of the first 2, it makes life easier to get in (generally better to have the right to live and work, but the wrong licence can be a killer with some CAAs), but no guarantees as it gives the airline a reason not to pick you in a very competitive environment.

Finally, if you're right hand seat, even if you have a JAA licence there's very little chance of getting a working visa as immigration in most EU countries say there are many low time locals with the right licence and the right to live and work, and the airline could not justify taking you in ahead of a local pilot.

[BBE777]

hum!
I've seen some applications and a couple of companies seem to help you.. but others dont even bother giving you any hope.
(obviously a company will prefer pilots without this issues... but im sure there's a possibility, at least i hope so...)