Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
Even though it is against the law in the USA for an employer to charge fees for visas.
They also drag out the green card wait to about 5 years.
Potential cost traps and dragging timelines aside, I do wonder exactly what Amerijet would do with their Aussie pilots that are waiting on advanced parole after submission but before receiving their EAD (Cannot leave the US in the interim)? Do they have a fleet that is domestic only? This is the issue Atlas faces if ever they offer EB3s.
Frontier $50k signing bonus
Pretty sure frontier is still taking E3s too. I'm sure there's strings attached to the $50k signing bonus.
Got a cold email from a recruitment company offering direct entry commands at Amerijet for E3s. The usual 1000 part 121 etc still applies. The kicker is that they are offering EB3 sponsorship (green cards) for applicants too. As far as I know, the only other carrier to offer that is Commuteair. Might not be a bad opportunity.
edit - just to clarify, anyone at all promising a green card should be treated with caution. As most hopefully know, there is no guarantee ever. I know of more than a couple who had perm residency applications denied.
Is there a place where Atlas is advertising this Green Card offer ? I'm not doubting your statement but don't see the public offer of that in the qualifications listed in the F/O job posting on their website.
It was being 'advertised' on LinkedIn, which would suggest it's being advertised elsewhere.
Found this re Vista America. It's about a biz jet charter job. It's not clear where the job is located. It lists both the US and Australia and pay is quoted in AUD. But since they're offering an FAA ATP and E3... and I'm not sure what a "Green Card Pathway program" is:
Location:Australia, United States
Vista America will provide you:
Location:Australia, United States
Vista America will provide you:
- Legal and financial support to obtain and renew your E-3 visa
- Green Card Pathway program
- FAA ATP - course and exam programmed into your training schedule
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Found this re Vista America. It's about a biz jet charter job. It's not clear where the job is located. It lists both the US and Australia and pay is quoted in AUD. But since they're offering an FAA ATP and E3... and I'm not sure what a "Green Card Pathway program" is:
Location:Australia, United States
Vista America will provide you:
Location:Australia, United States
Vista America will provide you:
- Legal and financial support to obtain and renew your E-3 visa
- Green Card Pathway program
- FAA ATP - course and exam programmed into your training schedule
Thanks. I don't know much about the biz jet charter industry here in the USA beyond seeing them advertising for pilots now and then. Maybe they're feeling a pinch of sorts lately ?
Are there lots of biz jet pilots in Australia who are looking for a change ?
Vista isn’t a particularly good place to work. It’s haemorrhaging pilots in Europe as conditions there are poor and compared to other spots in the US it’s not particularly great either.
They are desperate for pilots and rather creative with doing whatever they can to get more, hence this E3 program to get aussies to be based in the US but probably spend most of their time out of it.
As a DEC it’s probably not a terrible place to be if it does get you a green card (if that’s what you want). But I would fully expect them to dangle that option in front but rarely ever get it done, as the moment you have it you go anywhere better (which is most of the US market atm)
They are desperate for pilots and rather creative with doing whatever they can to get more, hence this E3 program to get aussies to be based in the US but probably spend most of their time out of it.
As a DEC it’s probably not a terrible place to be if it does get you a green card (if that’s what you want). But I would fully expect them to dangle that option in front but rarely ever get it done, as the moment you have it you go anywhere better (which is most of the US market atm)
Vista isn’t a particularly good place to work. It’s haemorrhaging pilots in Europe as conditions there are poor and compared to other spots in the US it’s not particularly great either.
They are desperate for pilots and rather creative with doing whatever they can to get more, hence this E3 program to get aussies to be based in the US but probably spend most of their time out of it.
As a DEC it’s probably not a terrible place to be if it does get you a green card (if that’s what you want). But I would fully expect them to dangle that option in front but rarely ever get it done, as the moment you have it you go anywhere better (which is most of the US market atm)
They are desperate for pilots and rather creative with doing whatever they can to get more, hence this E3 program to get aussies to be based in the US but probably spend most of their time out of it.
As a DEC it’s probably not a terrible place to be if it does get you a green card (if that’s what you want). But I would fully expect them to dangle that option in front but rarely ever get it done, as the moment you have it you go anywhere better (which is most of the US market atm)
There are other/better options out there for sure, but it’s still an option I guess. For those that like the 2/2 type schedule and getting your foot in the door with some nicer types that aren’t really in Australia in great numbers, it might work for someone.
It'll be interesting to see how many takers they get in Perth.
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Atlas
Atlas is still hiring E3, but at a reduced rate. Now limited to 100 E3 per year.
They’re also going to sponsor green cards in the future. -an MOU was just signed with the union.
The international travel has now been ratified too, so it’s guaranteed but capped at 1250$ per one way ticket for international, domestic is still unrestricted, (but normally much cheaper of course)
happy to provide a link for new apps!
https://myjob.io/CTjCVdK
They’re also going to sponsor green cards in the future. -an MOU was just signed with the union.
The international travel has now been ratified too, so it’s guaranteed but capped at 1250$ per one way ticket for international, domestic is still unrestricted, (but normally much cheaper of course)
happy to provide a link for new apps!
https://myjob.io/CTjCVdK
USA
The days of low pay and harsh conditions are over. We just hired a non typed copilot full benefits and USD $180k per year on a falcon part 91 flying.
That’s $270,000 AUD plus 12% 401k plan and full medical/dental. 3 weeks annual leave.
The 135 operators are lowering requirements and fast upgrade. Pay 150-250k depending on type.
i don’t see any OZ non legacy airline jobs matching that.
Vista incidentally offers benefits plus 180-200k USD starting pay.
That’s $270,000 AUD plus 12% 401k plan and full medical/dental. 3 weeks annual leave.
The 135 operators are lowering requirements and fast upgrade. Pay 150-250k depending on type.
i don’t see any OZ non legacy airline jobs matching that.
Vista incidentally offers benefits plus 180-200k USD starting pay.
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Was this F/O hire at a US company and was the person a non-US citizen on a visa of some kind ? An Aussie ?