Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
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I’m over in the US of A - best move ever. The pilot shortage in the US is a real and present. Thousands of flights a day are cancelled due crewing. Not only is the pay better than a comparable position in Aus, but the attitudes of your colleagues, instructors and management are light years ahead of any Australian company. The ANAL, fascist, approach to aviation that Australian Aviation has morphed into, has resulted a work/life balance that only can lead to depression and misery. I am enjoying flying again. I am enjoying life, and am very thankful that Australians have the privilege to work in the US on the E3 visa program. Oh on a side note, there is ZERO animosity here towards us working over here. Pay rates have gone up twice since I have started, and no US bloke is being held back from command because of Aussies coming over.
Australian pilots ability to fly in the states on a E3 visa is seen by other nationalities as unfair . Only Australians at this stage can get an E3 . Who knows what it’s future is but if it was available to everyone there would be such a rush with experienced pilots from all over the globe most Aussies would not be competitive.
Australian pilots ability to fly in the states on a E3 visa is seen by other nationalities as unfair . Only Australians at this stage can get an E3 . Who knows what it’s future is but if it was available to everyone there would be such a rush with experienced pilots from all over the globe most Aussies would not be competitive.
Being an Aussie, as has been mentioned a few posts above, we are extremely anal with procedures/communications/checks. I stand that we have an excellent safety record because of it. Would it be regarded as the opposite from your position/country?
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Agree , Australia and the states are close , not unlike US and U.K. but Brits don’t get E3 . Europe with NATO ? Free trade agreements ? Lots of countries work closely with the states, with military and trade but to my knowledge no one else gets a chance at a E3 visa .
Im smart enough to not get into a debate with you Gnads , my point was this E3 is a bit of a gift in my opinion . If I was young and just starting out I’d go for it . See another part of the world , Australia will always be there . The Aussie passport , the gift that keeps on giving .
All in my opinion only
I’m out !
Im smart enough to not get into a debate with you Gnads , my point was this E3 is a bit of a gift in my opinion . If I was young and just starting out I’d go for it . See another part of the world , Australia will always be there . The Aussie passport , the gift that keeps on giving .
All in my opinion only
I’m out !
The E3 visa agreement was reached fair and square with the USA as part of our bilateral free trade deal and is mutually beneficial. If your own government was too lax to seek out such a treaty for you then tough. As far as other nations' pilots being better qualified…perhaps in transport jet hours, otherwise not really.
I agree with KAPAC that this is definitely a godsend!
I would also like to add as to how pleasantly surprised i have been with the positive, laid back attitude of the human resource department has been so far! They have shown nothing but professionalism, empathy and they are truly excited for us going over there! from my experience, this has been the complete opposite with HR in Australian Aviation.
I would also like to add as to how pleasantly surprised i have been with the positive, laid back attitude of the human resource department has been so far! They have shown nothing but professionalism, empathy and they are truly excited for us going over there! from my experience, this has been the complete opposite with HR in Australian Aviation.
AA and United offering +14% and +17% respectively, yet you have white ants at the QF group telling you a further 2 years x 0%, then 2% thereafter "is not a bad deal" or "we'll get em' on the next one".
Leave while you can. Opportunity doesn't last forever.
Leave while you can. Opportunity doesn't last forever.
Australian pilots ability to fly in the states on a E3 visa is seen by other nationalities as unfair . Only Australians at this stage can get an E3 . Who knows what it’s future is but if it was available to everyone there would be such a rush with experienced pilots from all over the globe most Aussies would not be competitive.
You are at risk of becoming the south pacific ignorants, the very thing you accuse the Americans of.
How long do E3 visas last for? Finding mixed answers via google.
Are they expected to be perpetual whilst things are ok in USA? I expect for those younger in age will look at getting a green card to live their permanently?
Are they expected to be perpetual whilst things are ok in USA? I expect for those younger in age will look at getting a green card to live their permanently?
2 years and can be renewed forever, provided they need you. Is what one recruiter said to me recently. Though they said after a 2 or 3 year period green card sponsorship is on the table so mightn't be an issue..
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Atlas Down Under
Here comes Atlas doing roadshows at home too. Get after it you heathens.
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Interview Prep
To follow on from above, this is all you need to prep for any interview in the US.
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/
I've used this site to prep for 3 interviews now, and it has always been more or less on the mark. A good deal for the $20 they ask. (I'm not affiliated with the above either).
No need to spend money on prep companies who may or may not sell you the best case scenario for you to base a massive life decision on. There are pitfalls to the E3, which have been covered ad nauseum on this thread. The airline of your choosing will get you squared away with the immigration stuff. There's enough folks over here willing to give you the real down low, you need only ask.
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/
I've used this site to prep for 3 interviews now, and it has always been more or less on the mark. A good deal for the $20 they ask. (I'm not affiliated with the above either).
No need to spend money on prep companies who may or may not sell you the best case scenario for you to base a massive life decision on. There are pitfalls to the E3, which have been covered ad nauseum on this thread. The airline of your choosing will get you squared away with the immigration stuff. There's enough folks over here willing to give you the real down low, you need only ask.
To follow on from above, this is all you need to prep for any interview in the US.
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/
https://www.aviationinterviews.com/
....then all those who go for fast cash and promotion return to crew the next wholly-owned or contracted subsidiary and the cycle continues. Hopefully, those left secure quality T&Cs from 'Bravo Airlines' and Network up before the next subsidiary is bought and used against us again.
I’ve done both. Legacy Australian carrier and fast cash and promotion as you put it. Wish I had have done the fast cash and promotion and skipped the Legacy carrier part. Anyone whose motivated don’t look back and go for it! Broaden your aviation experience so you can honestly chuckle at the Oztronauts. Legacy carriers are risky.
....then all those who go for fast cash and promotion return to crew the next wholly-owned or contracted subsidiary and the cycle continues. Hopefully, those left secure quality T&Cs from 'Bravo Airlines' and Network up before the next subsidiary is bought and used against us again.
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I’m not leaving for fast cash or promotions. I gave everything I had recently to the JQ process only to be told please try again in 12 months. I honestly believed I did well on every part of the process and have a good resume which I’ve spent the last 7 years building.
Im leaving because I want to feel valued and appreciated for my skills and experience.
Im leaving because I want to feel valued and appreciated for my skills and experience.