Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
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It’s a good thing that the demand that was around before the spicy cough is returning (and just at a guess may be more pronounced)
It will/is happening in Aus as well
It’s up to all of us to fight for and demand better pay and conditions the world over - not just chase a seat.👍🏽
It will/is happening in Aus as well
It’s up to all of us to fight for and demand better pay and conditions the world over - not just chase a seat.👍🏽
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bront I probably should have expanded on my experience, particularly with freshy1234's experience popping up. I've done a couple of E3's, different companies each time. Both mine have gone through the Melbourne consulate. Melbourne consulate staff are very laid back, asked me a few questions about the company, I didn't have a degree, this wasn't mentioned but he did ask me about my experience. Word on the street at the time was to stay away from the Sydney consulate due to what freshy said. No one I knew had any issues with Melbourne but I hadn't heard of actual experiences in Sydney until freshy's.
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AFAP has disallowed any mention of jobs in the USA / E3 on their website. Hopefully the whole thing is common knowledge enough now that we don't need them anyway. Spirit is now confirmed to be hiring fresh E3s and will fund the CTP. It's a great way to skip the regionals and get right into the bus.
If you're struggling in Australia to get anywhere, the opportunities in the USA are some of the best ever. A job with Spirit is better than a job at QF.
If you're struggling in Australia to get anywhere, the opportunities in the USA are some of the best ever. A job with Spirit is better than a job at QF.
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From: Australia
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It’s a good thing that the demand that was around before the spicy cough is returning (and just at a guess may be more pronounced)
It will/is happening in Aus as well
It’s up to all of us to fight for and demand better pay and conditions the world over - not just chase a seat.👍🏽
It will/is happening in Aus as well
It’s up to all of us to fight for and demand better pay and conditions the world over - not just chase a seat.👍🏽
It also doesn’t help when the other premier carrier has a list as long as Santa’s of pilots they need to recall first.
also I think this thread name needs to change to Australian pilots can work for American regionals, LCCs, and ACMIs…
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I do agree that Australia will see an explosion of hiring and already is. But there is only so many aptitude tests one can do.
It also doesn’t help when the other premier carrier has a list as long as Santa’s of pilots they need to recall first.
also I think this thread name needs to change to Australian pilots can work for American regionals, LCCs, and ACMIs…
It also doesn’t help when the other premier carrier has a list as long as Santa’s of pilots they need to recall first.
also I think this thread name needs to change to Australian pilots can work for American regionals, LCCs, and ACMIs…
Long time listener, thanks for all the info over the last 2 years, what a !!!!! show it has been here. For those playing from home with significant NB Jet experience, been in Aus working for the length of my career and about to make the move.
Atlas and Spirit now taking initial E3 candidates who previously have not worked or held an E3 including many of my colleagues from my former fallen airline. I have the interview next week.
Atlas would require a self funded FAA conversion, Spirit will not (looks as though this will kick off in the next month).
Good news for all, agree more so with the comments above, the water is warm. Jump in.
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It's definitely a requirement
I spoke with an immigration lawyer in the States
Cape Town, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth are on the list of friendly issuers.
Sydney, Nandi, non-friendly.
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Spirit is taking E3s. At the moment it is just renewals from other 121 carriers because it's an easier onboarding if they already have an FAA ATP.
I have not heard the rumor that they are ramping up to take fresh E3s, but it wouldn't surprise me. Things are getting shaken up here that have many looking to jump ship, who maybe 4 weeks ago saw themselves staying at Spirit for life, myself included. Spirit has many new aircraft coming this year, as well as continually announcing new destinations, so they need to keep the growth going.
You'll make more money at Spirit than at a regional and you'll get 320 time. Every airline has its issues, and Spirit has many, but I'd for sure be gunning for an LCC over a regional if you have the opportunity.
I have not heard the rumor that they are ramping up to take fresh E3s, but it wouldn't surprise me. Things are getting shaken up here that have many looking to jump ship, who maybe 4 weeks ago saw themselves staying at Spirit for life, myself included. Spirit has many new aircraft coming this year, as well as continually announcing new destinations, so they need to keep the growth going.
You'll make more money at Spirit than at a regional and you'll get 320 time. Every airline has its issues, and Spirit has many, but I'd for sure be gunning for an LCC over a regional if you have the opportunity.
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ORD, DTW and DFW are due to be shrunk quite considerably. That will kill upgrade times in those bases and boot some people out. All three of them are also major hubs for major airlines, which all (at the moment) have faster upgrade times than Spirit. It's pretty easy for someone living in one of those bases to bounce.
The majority of people leaving are FOs which means they need to make new FOs before they can ramp up the upgrades. So as it stands, no one is upgrading quickly anymore unless they can convince new FOs to stay, they are not doing much to address this, which is making more FO's even more keen to leave.
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Spirit Airlines also looking for A320 Pilot - First officer (They will provide E3)
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
- Spirit will cover the full cost of your FAA ATP conversion
- Spirit will cover the cost of your A320 type
- Spirit will provide the necessary documentation for your E3 visa
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
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Spirit Airlines also looking for A320 Pilot - First officer (They will provide E3)
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
- Spirit will cover the full cost of your FAA ATP conversion
- Spirit will cover the cost of your A320 type
- Spirit will provide the necessary documentation for your E3 visa
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
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Spirit Airlines also looking for A320 Pilot - First officer (They will provide E3)
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
See the ad on Seek AU A320 First Officer - No type rating required
Spirit Airlines is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in North America with a current fleet of more than 170 Airbus aircraft and planning to have 293 aircraft by 2027. Due to increased demand and growth, Spirit is actively recruiting Australian nationals under the E3 visa. This position with Spirit allows for you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 to obtain an E3 visa and migrate with you to the United States.
- Spirit will cover the full cost of your FAA ATP conversion
- Spirit will cover the cost of your A320 type
- Spirit will provide the necessary documentation for your E3 visa
We understand that moving to the US on the E3 visa is a big step. As such, Spirit will run a webinar using Microsoft Teams with our E3 specialist providing answers to the many questions ranging from remuneration, benefits, license conversion, visa processing, captain upgrade, followed by open Q & A.
Here's the original ad:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56726972...b7b0cd29ca0967
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If you meet the minimums (I don't) and don't have comittments in Australia you'd be stupid not to apply. 320 f/o with command in like 5 years.
Also random question: Is there anything that could stop the cargo carriers from offering positions that enable pilots to live in Australia by offering lines commencing in Australia or Asia?
Also random question: Is there anything that could stop the cargo carriers from offering positions that enable pilots to live in Australia by offering lines commencing in Australia or Asia?