Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
The link above will answer most questions. Atlas will only pay for your ticket to and from duty from a US state or territory. Airline pilot central is a wealth of info for US airlines.
Exactly as I said, green card. The point I’m trying to get across is that CommutAir is the only operator that I know of that actually supports an Australian pilot to obtain the green card. If I wanted to remain in the US for the foreseeable future and flow, I would be choosing CommutAir.
Exactly as I said, green card. The point I’m trying to get across is that CommutAir is the only operator that I know of that actually supports an Australian pilot to obtain the green card. If I wanted to remain in the US for the foreseeable future and flow, I would be choosing CommutAir.
And yes, CommutAir is the best gig, if you’re looking long term.
I see reference on APC to Avelo Airlines hiring E3s but can't find concrete evidence of it. See posts #160/161/162 in this thread:
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/m...s-info-17.html
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/m...s-info-17.html
I'm not sure where exactly Avelo advertised, but aerocrew had the following link to schedule an interview with them.
Disclaimer: I have no association with Avelo, as most of you know already.
https://calendly.com/marcink-aerocre...?month=2022-03
Disclaimer: I have no association with Avelo, as most of you know already.
https://calendly.com/marcink-aerocre...?month=2022-03
I'm not sure where exactly Avelo advertised, but aerocrew had the following link to schedule an interview with them.
https://calendly.com/marcink-aerocre...?month=2022-03
https://calendly.com/marcink-aerocre...?month=2022-03
That's a pretty clear indication Avelo are talking to Aussies...or trying to.
Just wondering...with all the US airlines openly/clandestinely recruiting/hiring Aussie pilots, will there be a worldwide Aussie pilot shortage ?
Just kidding...sort of...
Just kidding...sort of...
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Bafanguy, Australia does not have the 1500 hour rule. What happens is that airlines, one in particular will advertise for type rated pilots, when they get very few replies, mainly because anyone type rated on that particular aircraft has other options, they will then run bitching and moaning to the government about a pilot shortage. Fact is there are many, many Australian pilots with plenty of turbine time that could fill those positions. Australia then ends up with pilots coming into the country on 457 visas.
This particular airline has also put 300 hour pilots in the right hand seat of this aircraft so it's difficult to justify the so called 'pilot shortage' in Australia. There isn't one, not in Australia, there is a shortage of airlines that refuse to absorb the cost of doing business into their business costs. The unions representing pilots in Australia are weak, Australia has a saying, 'pissweak' the unions are pissweak.
This particular airline has also put 300 hour pilots in the right hand seat of this aircraft so it's difficult to justify the so called 'pilot shortage' in Australia. There isn't one, not in Australia, there is a shortage of airlines that refuse to absorb the cost of doing business into their business costs. The unions representing pilots in Australia are weak, Australia has a saying, 'pissweak' the unions are pissweak.
This particular airline has also put 300 hour pilots in the right hand seat of this aircraft so it's difficult to justify the so called 'pilot shortage' in Australia. There isn't one, not in Australia, there is a shortage of airlines that refuse to absorb the cost of doing business into their business costs. The unions representing pilots in Australia are weak, Australia has a saying, 'pissweak' the unions are pissweak.
tossbag & mcgrath50,
Understand. I was just being a wise guy with my quip about a shortage of Aussie pilots. Mostly, I was talking about the availability of 1500 hour Aussie pilots who might be willing to come work for US carriers doing the E3.
I see from the AFAP Avelo ad that FAA ATPL is listed as "preferred". I wonder if this means they'd provide the ATPL for an E3 hire like some US regionals do.
Interesting times !
Understand. I was just being a wise guy with my quip about a shortage of Aussie pilots. Mostly, I was talking about the availability of 1500 hour Aussie pilots who might be willing to come work for US carriers doing the E3.
I see from the AFAP Avelo ad that FAA ATPL is listed as "preferred". I wonder if this means they'd provide the ATPL for an E3 hire like some US regionals do.
Interesting times !
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Except union lobbying got pilot removed from the occupation list for 457 visas. Or do you believe the companies just let that fall off without a fight?
How was pilot allowed on the list in the first place? Was it union picnic day?
Probably referring to the fact in the 70s unions had a lot more clout. Due to a series of governments on both sides of the house changing the industrial landscape to be much more beneficial to companies and generally neutering union powers. Easy to call unions piss weak but they have very limited powers to get stubborn minded megalomaniac company CEOs to do anything they want.
Back to the discussion on pilot jobs in another country.
Back to the discussion on pilot jobs in another country.
Got an email today that SkyWest is taking DECs. Word is they're back on the E3 train too.
Again, I'm not associated with SkyWest... just a humble perveyor of US goings ons.
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GUARANTEED PILOT INTERVIEWS:
Interested in flying for a mainline carrier? SkyWest is the only regional airline offering a Guaranteed Pilot Interview with Delta, United and Alaska Airlines (or all three). This ensures you have the flexibility and options to pursue the carrier that you want most. As a Direct Entry Captain you can opt-into this program and secure an interview with the carrier(s) of your choice in just 24 months. Interviews are held regularly with SkyWest captains being interviewed each month.
$40,000 BONUS:
New Direct Entry Captains at SkyWest are now eligible for up to $40,000! This incentive is paid out based on specific milestones: $5,000 after completing upgrade LOE, $5,000 six months after completing upgrade LOE, $10,000 12 months after completing upgrade LOE and $20,000 24 months after completing upgrade LOE.
Again, I'm not associated with SkyWest... just a humble perveyor of US goings ons.
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SkyWest is Hiring Direct Entry Captains
SkyWest Airlines is excited to announce we are hiring Direct Entry Captains! As a Direct Entry Captain, you'll have access to:- A Guaranteed Pilot Interiew with your choice of three mainline carriers
- Up to $40,000 in bonuses
- Year-for-year pay match (up to a 10-year rate) that applies to your pay scale, time off accruals and profit sharing
GUARANTEED PILOT INTERVIEWS:
Interested in flying for a mainline carrier? SkyWest is the only regional airline offering a Guaranteed Pilot Interview with Delta, United and Alaska Airlines (or all three). This ensures you have the flexibility and options to pursue the carrier that you want most. As a Direct Entry Captain you can opt-into this program and secure an interview with the carrier(s) of your choice in just 24 months. Interviews are held regularly with SkyWest captains being interviewed each month.
$40,000 BONUS:
New Direct Entry Captains at SkyWest are now eligible for up to $40,000! This incentive is paid out based on specific milestones: $5,000 after completing upgrade LOE, $5,000 six months after completing upgrade LOE, $10,000 12 months after completing upgrade LOE and $20,000 24 months after completing upgrade LOE.