Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
Under the terms of the E3 visa they have to pay any recipient the same as they would a US Citizen otherwise they breach the terms of the labor agreement (i.e. importing cheaper labor taking away American jobs). This also applies to signing bonuses unless it relates to previous 121 or 135 time.
It makes sense that the visa criteria would preclude paying visa holders less than a US citizen in the same job and circumstances. I cruised through some of the E-3 stuff but didn't see that criterion but it could be buried where I didn't see it.
The bonuses are kind of a big part of drawing people into Regional World.
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Ok, thanks...I just emailed Republic to ask if they take the E3 visa. I’ll post their answer when I hear back.
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I don’t have a turbojet rating, and I’m not military qualified, so I gather SkyWest wouldn’t pay any bonus to me, and their salary is also less. They don’t look as attractive as others by pay alone.
Meanwhile, Mesa is offering:
•$22,500 paid after the completion of training
•$20,000 paid after the completion of Year 3
People do say to avoid Mesa, but it it really worth forgoing $44,000 to avoid them?
I was just going by their website, that says, "A $7,500 bonus for pilots with current turbojet type rating is available upon completion of IOE. The $7,500 bonus is also available for qualified military pilots.”
I don’t have a turbojet rating, and I’m not military qualified, so I gather SkyWest wouldn’t pay any bonus to me, and their salary is also less.
I don’t have a turbojet rating, and I’m not military qualified, so I gather SkyWest wouldn’t pay any bonus to me, and their salary is also less.
As for Republic, I'd be surprised if they won't take an E-3. Back when they were having their bankruptcy, they tried to hire a bunch of Brazilians but were stopped by the government. I posted something about that but am too lazy to find it now. I'm pretty sure I remember it.
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Republic emailed me back already, but not very helpful, they just said,
"Republic Airline requires that candidates meet FAA mandated ATP minimums and have proper US work authorization.”
The E3 visa is a proper work authorization, so I don’t know if they mean, yes or no! I’ll ask them to clarify....
Yeah, I never said they were refusing to pay it to Aussies. It just seems they don’t pay it to anyone (military and jet pilots aside). Sorry if I wasn’t clear.
Republic emailed me back already, but not very helpful, they just said,
"Republic Airline requires that candidates meet FAA mandated ATP minimums and have proper US work authorization.”
The E3 visa is a proper work authorization, so I don’t know if they mean, yes or no! I’ll ask them to clarify....
Republic emailed me back already, but not very helpful, they just said,
"Republic Airline requires that candidates meet FAA mandated ATP minimums and have proper US work authorization.”
The E3 visa is a proper work authorization, so I don’t know if they mean, yes or no! I’ll ask them to clarify....
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Yeah, I never said they were refusing to pay it to Aussies. It just seems they don’t pay it to anyone (military and jet pilots aside). Sorry if I wasn’t clear.
Republic emailed me back already, but not very helpful, they just said,
"Republic Airline requires that candidates meet FAA mandated ATP minimums and have proper US work authorization.”
The E3 visa is a proper work authorization, so I don’t know if they mean, yes or no! I’ll ask them to clarify....
Republic emailed me back already, but not very helpful, they just said,
"Republic Airline requires that candidates meet FAA mandated ATP minimums and have proper US work authorization.”
The E3 visa is a proper work authorization, so I don’t know if they mean, yes or no! I’ll ask them to clarify....
A few quick questions for those Aussies who have started with Piedmont.
SSN, Bank Account and Drivers License. I know how to go about getting them, however it seems like there can be up to a two week wait especially for the SSN. Did Piedmont raise any concerns at not having these items on your person when starting Indoc?
According to my welcome letter I am flying into the US (CLT) a day before Indoc. Would it be wiser to come to the US a few weeks earlier to arrange this stuff prior to Indoc?
I have been told there is a minimum of a four week wait between indoc and the Ground School. Should I use this break before starting the ground school to worry about this stuff.
PM's or replies appreciated.
Thanks
SSN, Bank Account and Drivers License. I know how to go about getting them, however it seems like there can be up to a two week wait especially for the SSN. Did Piedmont raise any concerns at not having these items on your person when starting Indoc?
According to my welcome letter I am flying into the US (CLT) a day before Indoc. Would it be wiser to come to the US a few weeks earlier to arrange this stuff prior to Indoc?
I have been told there is a minimum of a four week wait between indoc and the Ground School. Should I use this break before starting the ground school to worry about this stuff.
PM's or replies appreciated.
Thanks
The thought of having to deal with all the cubicle droids to get set up here for things like a driver license, bank, etc. makes me want to lie down on the couch:
https://www.interexchange.org/articl...united-states/
https://www.interexchange.org/articl...united-states/
The thought of having to deal with all the cubicle droids to get set up here for things like a driver license, bank, etc. makes me want to lie down on the couch:
https://www.interexchange.org/articl...united-states/
https://www.interexchange.org/articl...united-states/
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There's a reason why Mesa has had to offer those benefits to attract new hires. When you have Mesa pilots coming across to other regionals, that's saying something. It's not all about the money ;-)
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A few quick questions for those Aussies who have started with Piedmont.
SSN, Bank Account and Drivers License. I know how to go about getting them, however it seems like there can be up to a two week wait especially for the SSN. Did Piedmont raise any concerns at not having these items on your person when starting Indoc?
According to my welcome letter I am flying into the US (CLT) a day before Indoc. Would it be wiser to come to the US a few weeks earlier to arrange this stuff prior to Indoc?
I have been told there is a minimum of a four week wait between indoc and the Ground School. Should I use this break before starting the ground school to worry about this stuff.
PM's or replies appreciated.
Thanks
SSN, Bank Account and Drivers License. I know how to go about getting them, however it seems like there can be up to a two week wait especially for the SSN. Did Piedmont raise any concerns at not having these items on your person when starting Indoc?
According to my welcome letter I am flying into the US (CLT) a day before Indoc. Would it be wiser to come to the US a few weeks earlier to arrange this stuff prior to Indoc?
I have been told there is a minimum of a four week wait between indoc and the Ground School. Should I use this break before starting the ground school to worry about this stuff.
PM's or replies appreciated.
Thanks
You can't arrive 20 - 30 days prior because the e3 only allows for 10 days prior. You also definitely dont need that long. We got medicals, ssn's, (although they came during ground school) and fingerprints all in the 10 days prior.
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So what’s the reason? What is so bad about Messa? I’ll take peoples advice and not apply to them, but if you’re only planning on getting some time, and getting out, then why does it matter so much?
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Hmm, for the Bank at least I found America the easiest place on the planet! I went into a branch when just visiting as a tourist, and came out with a Bank of America Savings Account, and Credit Card! And I didn’t even intend on opening an account when I went in!
Same same for getting a drivers license, buying a glock or AR15 (to fit in with everyone else you know) etc etc
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About 2 years ago, in Wichita. Maybe things have changed since.