Australian pilots can work for US regionals.

[Big_T]

If anyone has been through the E3 process lately what's the approximate waiting time to get your passport back from the US consulate?
A web search says anything from 10 days to 6 months...

[Climb150]

Originally Posted by Big_T

If anyone has been through the E3 process lately what's the approximate waiting time to get your passport back from the US consulate?
A web search says anything from 10 days to 6 months...

Did mine last month and it was 5 days to get passport back.

6 months? Never heard longer than 2 weeks. Now booking an appointment that may be a 6 month wait in some places.

[cxflog]

Did my most recent interview in April and it was 3 days to get the passport back.

[TinFoilhat2]

Does Spirit still hire E3 visa pilots? Who else is hiring Australians on E3 visas?

[Climb150]

Originally Posted by TinFoilhat2

Does Spirit still hire E3 visa pilots? Who else is hiring Australians on E3 visas?

Unless you already have 1000 hours US part 121 flight time and an FAA ATP, practically nobody.

[Gnadenburg]

What’s the reason for no more new E3’s. Seems to be a common theme of late.

[havick]

Originally Posted by Gnadenburg

What’s the reason for no more new E3’s. Seems to be a common theme of late.

Regionals need DEC’s at this point not FO’s.

there’s a backlog of local FO candidates waiting for start dates.

Aussie E3’s can’t be part 121 captains essentially without 1000 hours of FAA part 121 time

[DropYourSocks]

Originally Posted by Gnadenburg

What’s the reason for no more new E3’s. Seems to be a common theme of late.

Heard from a friend at atlas that they're maxed out on E3's, so it's a one out one in kind of deal now. Not sure exactly why that's the case though, just what I was told.

I don't think the boat has sailed on new E3's yet, but it's definitely starting to feel that way.

[TinFoilhat2]

E3

Originally Posted by Climb150

Unless you already have 1000 hours US part 121 flight time and an FAA ATP, practically nobody.

Yes I have an FAA ATP and 4000 hours part 121, multiple heavy jet type ratings including the A320 and over 7000 hours total time.

I’m considering applying but see nothing on their website about E3 and wondering if anybod6 else has gone through recently or knows of anybody else on the outside who just got in and is presently not actually flying for a US carrier.

[umop apisdn]

Originally Posted by TinFoilhat2

Yes I have an FAA ATP and 4000 hours part 121, multiple heavy jet type ratings including the A320 and over 7000 hours total time.

I’m considering applying but see nothing on their website about E3 and wondering if anybod6 else has gone through recently or knows of anybody else on the outside who just got in and is presently not actually flying for a US carrier.

Irrespective of what any website says, it you have the time already to be a street captain I think they'd be pretty willing to sign up an e3 for you. Skywest, commutair, gojet, PSA were the regionals hiring E3s last I knew. I'd try them in that order. Make sure your first sentence is that you have the time to upgrade ASAP.

[Ranger290]

I went through the spirit process 6 weeks ago and was offered the job on e3. I have 950 121 time.

[bafanguy]

So, for those of us trying to stay up with what's happening with the E3 thing, most of the recent E3 job successes involve those already in the US with a Part 121 carrier who are just changing jobs ?

Does anyone have any recent knowledge of 1500 hour Aussies with no FAA tickets coming in on an E3 and finding a job here where all training is provided and paid ?

I'd assume this route has slowed down considerably due to the Capt/FO imbalance at the regional level. These carriers seem to be focusing on the DEC candidates. But I just don't have any info on this.

[TinFoilhat2]

E3

Originally Posted by Ranger290

I went through the spirit process 6 weeks ago and was offered the job on e3. I have 950 121 time.

Are you actively in the US already on an E3 visa?

With regards to me not being in the US at present, does that matter even though I have an FAA ATP and 4000 part 121 time?

Just wondering if they are only looking at people already in the US and if that matters for some reason.

Thanks.

[Ranger290]

I was just changing jobs already on an E3 visa. But I can’t imagine that would make any difference if you were residing in the US or not as you’d have to leave the country to attain the E3 anyway.

[cxflog]

Skywest is still interviewing for FO’s on E3’s, have two friends interviewing within the next month.

Most of the movement I’ve seen at Spirit has been from regionals with most having around 100hrs 121 time and ATP in hand.

With an ATP and that amount of flight time I’d be putting an application in to Atlas/Spirit/Regionals if you’re looking to work in the states, you’d have a fairly good shot at it.

[havick]

Originally Posted by TinFoilhat2

Are you actively in the US already on an E3 visa?

With regards to me not being in the US at present, does that matter even though I have an FAA ATP and 4000 part 121 time?

Just wondering if they are only looking at people already in the US and if that matters for some reason.

Thanks.

when you say you have 4000 hours part 121 time, do you mean 4000 hours part 121 time under a US FAA certificated part 121 carrier?

Or do you mean part 121 time from a different country?

[Global Aviator]

Curious more than anything.

Does FAA part 135 time count at all?

Asking for a friend 🙃.

[TinFoilhat2]

US time

Originally Posted by havick

when you say you have 4000 hours part 121 time, do you mean 4000 hours part 121 time under a US FAA certificated part 121 carrier?

Or do you mean part 121 time from a different country?

I flew in the US for 5.5.years with a regional and ACMI carrier on the 747 and its all US part 121 time..

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by Global Aviator

Curious more than anything.

Does FAA part 135 time count at all?

Asking for a friend 🙃.

GA,

There is some mention of Part 135 time:

FAR 121.436(a)(3)(iii) & (iv)

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/121.436

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by cxflog

Skywest is still interviewing for FO’s on E3’s, have two friends interviewing within the next month.

What is the background and flight times of your friends ?