Australian pilots can work for US regionals.

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by dr dre

Numbeo has a good comparison on cost of living and wages, or local purchasing power. Sydney is more affordable than NYC or LA, but more expensive than a Dallas Texas or Orlando Florida. However Brisbane and Perth are comparable or better off than somewhere like Dallas, especially cheaper in rental costs.

I’m sure living in outer urban and regional areas of each country would bring living costs down even more.

Then, as someone who’s lived in most of those cities I’d say they’ve got their numbers wrong. You might be able to claim that NYC property is equivalent to Sydney but you can’t compare the taxes or the cost of living.

I’ve paid taxes and lived in both countries and there’s a huge difference between the cost of living in the US to Oz. Admittedly, this was before covid and the inflation most are now having to deal with. When I tell people here that my missus and I paid AU$ 500k in almost 6 years, on taxes and rent, they are speechless.

[Abroad145]

Originally Posted by Another Pilot

Hi Guys....

Has anyone appeared for Piedmont or Gojet Interview?

Insights would be helpful... questions? format?

TIA guys

I used Aviationinterviews for my interview prep.
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[Another Pilot]

Originally Posted by Abroad145

I used Aviationinterviews for my interview prep.
​​​You may need to enter a US address to pay for the subscription.

Thanks mate.... much appreciated

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big buddah, this is absolutely ridiculous. YOU DONOT HAVE TO DO THIS. Go to a consulate that does not give you are a hard time. There are hundreds of E3 pilots that will tell you, avoid the consulates that want to see what bront has stupidly paid through the nose for.

[big buddah]

Originally Posted by tossbag

big buddah, this is absolutely ridiculous. YOU DONOT HAVE TO DO THIS. Go to a consulate that does not give you are a hard time. There are hundreds of E3 pilots that will tell you, avoid the consulates that want to see what bront has stupidly paid through the nose for.

Appreciate but the E3 wasn’t my issue. Was really after someone who could give an expert opinion on my aviation qualifications and experience, someone mentioned that they were getting opinions that their qualifications were equal to a degree or higher.

[tossbag]

Have you got a current IPC? Have you got 1500 hours total time? 25 hours night? 100 Multi?

I know a dude with 1600 hours total, no degree, got the E3 issued.

[bafanguy]

This just popped up. Not sure how many SAAB 340-rated pilots are floating around:

"Visa Sponsor: E3 and H1B visas are available from the airline."


https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/2145.html

[Colonel_Klink]

Any word on the Spirit info session that was run today?

[ThunderstormFactory]

In person interviews in Australia within the month with offers to be given before the team heads back to the states.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by ThunderstormFactory

In person interviews in Australia within the month with offers to be given before the team heads back to the states.

WOW !! They actually said that ?

[ThunderstormFactory]

Yes but it’s hinging on whether they get enough interest to make it worth it.

[Bluesideup2022]

E3 VISA not having a 4 year degree

Hello all

I have been offered jobs with 3 of the airlines. I had to stop flying a while ago to raise my 2 girls by myself but had no problems with interviews etc.
E3 visas. WTF we in Australia don't usually have 4 year degree's. is there anything actully written about the 3 years experience counts for 1 year. i gave heard some horror stories over not having the 4 year degree when it comes to the US consulate.

I am getting ready for the e# Visa application.
What is going on with that 4 year degree rule? Is there anything written stating we don't need it????
I have heard some horror stories,.

Advice anyone?

[havick]

Originally Posted by Bluesideup2022

Hello all

I have been offered jobs with 3 of the airlines. I had to stop flying a while ago to raise my 2 girls by myself but had no problems with interviews etc.
E3 visas. WTF we in Australia don't usually have 4 year degree's. is there anything actully written about the 3 years experience counts for 1 year. i gave heard some horror stories over not having the 4 year degree when it comes to the US consulate.

I am getting ready for the e# Visa application.
What is going on with that 4 year degree rule? Is there anything written stating we don't need it????
I have heard some horror stories,.

Advice anyone?

Scroll up a few pages. This has been done to death. Just pick the right consulate to goto.

[dreamjob]

Is it true Spirit won't cover the ATP costs? Contrary to what the Seek ad says?

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by dreamjob

Is it true Spirit won't cover the ATP costs? Contrary to what the Seek ad says?

I'm not on FaceBook so I can't check but several airlines have pilot-recruiting FaceBook pages where questions get answered. Might see if Spirit has one and ask. And LinkedIn...I think Spirit put out some info there about E3s.

[Captain.Crunch]

Originally Posted by dreamjob

Is it true Spirit won't cover the ATP costs? Contrary to what the Seek ad says?

They will not cover the cost of the ATP-CTP course, approx $3500 USD.

They will cover the rest.

[dreamjob]

Ok thanks CC.

• Spirit will cover the full cost of your FAA ATP conversion .... False advertising!!

[bafanguy]

Silver Airways is now trolling for E3s. But, FAA CPL, MEL, IR appears to be required. No mention of how much Silver will do toward the ATP. This will probably cut down on the number of Aussies applying ? This listed under "minimum requirements":

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Multi-engine, Land, Instrument Ratings

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/...=silverwebsite


https://www.silverairways.com/career...ce=SkyJobs.com

[tossbag]

Given that 99.9% percent of Australians on E3's that hold an FAA ATP would be flying jets, I doubt they would leave their current jobs for a paycut to fly a turboprop. My prediction, Silver will get ZERO applications from E3's. Real dip!!!!tery considering that all the regionals are paying for the ATP.

[Another Pilot]

Originally Posted by tossbag

Given that 99.9% percent of Australians on E3's that hold an FAA ATP would be flying jets, I doubt they would leave their current jobs for a paycut to fly a turboprop. My prediction, Silver will get ZERO applications from E3's. Real dip!!!!tery considering that all the regionals are paying for the ATP.

in saying that most turbo prop operators aren’t paying for ATP
- Silver Airways as mentioned above
- Connect Airways (WMA)
- Ravn Alaska

To name a few …. I am sure there are few others that we don’t know of as of now.


*** Question for regional guys who are already flying in US ***

Also with regionals with $50 an hour at 75 hours min pay guarantee makes you $3750 a month… take home after tax and insurance is $2600 approx.

Is this survivable salary? Are people struggling with rising cost of living as the salaries aren’t going up at regionals for now?