Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
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No I don't and nor do most the people I know currently working as E3s in the US. Seems to be a grey area, but they seem to recognise the flying qualifications and having the required hours to hold an ATP licence as equivalent. I heard that the Melbourne and Perth consulates are the most straight forward to deal with. I do have a Diploma and hear that has also been helpful to others in the past.
FYI: Latest GoJet Airlines ad for pilots on AFAP...Nov. 7th:
https://www.afap.org.au/pilot-jobs/p...FFICER%20PILOT
https://www.afap.org.au/pilot-jobs/p...FFICER%20PILOT
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- What’s the take-home pay (after tax) USA Regionals are offering new FOs, and what is it for Captains?
- It seems like the Regionals with older aircraft (ERJ145) are paying more than carriers with the ERJ175, right? I guess they need to pay more to attract applicants to an older type?
Personally, I’d rather the ERJ175 as they are common in Latin America where I have an interest in living.
I’m and Aussie and have an FAA ATP already, but no jet time and only experience in small turbine a/c, plus I’m 46 years old so unlikely to flow onto a major airline.
If I went onto a Regional in the USA what, would be the best salary I could expect about 3 years down the line? The dilemma for me is I can currently take home 8k usd a month plus, just flying a caravan, which is probably already comparable to what a USA regional Captain would make? Right? I’m tossing around the idea of applying to the regionals, but maybe not such a good idea for an old chap?
- It seems like the Regionals with older aircraft (ERJ145) are paying more than carriers with the ERJ175, right? I guess they need to pay more to attract applicants to an older type?
Personally, I’d rather the ERJ175 as they are common in Latin America where I have an interest in living.
I’m and Aussie and have an FAA ATP already, but no jet time and only experience in small turbine a/c, plus I’m 46 years old so unlikely to flow onto a major airline.
If I went onto a Regional in the USA what, would be the best salary I could expect about 3 years down the line? The dilemma for me is I can currently take home 8k usd a month plus, just flying a caravan, which is probably already comparable to what a USA regional Captain would make? Right? I’m tossing around the idea of applying to the regionals, but maybe not such a good idea for an old chap?
TSA vs ExpressJet
It's refreshing to see some mature and enlightened posts on here for a change 
Thanks to both CC & Bafan for posting some useful and relevant information that might actually help some of us.
I just got off the phone to Aerocrew (TSA) and so far so good there.
Am also in the process of drafting an application to ExpressJet. Just wondering if it's easier to apply directly via their website or use AirlineApps??
In terms of these 2 operators, does anyone have any recommendations either way?? Money seems to be similar as far as I can make out.
Thanks again
BAz
Thanks to both CC & Bafan for posting some useful and relevant information that might actually help some of us.
I just got off the phone to Aerocrew (TSA) and so far so good there.
Am also in the process of drafting an application to ExpressJet. Just wondering if it's easier to apply directly via their website or use AirlineApps??
In terms of these 2 operators, does anyone have any recommendations either way?? Money seems to be similar as far as I can make out.
Thanks again
BAz
It's refreshing to see some mature and enlightened posts on here for a change
Thanks to both CC & Bafan for posting some useful and relevant information that might actually help some of us.
I just got off the phone to Aerocrew (TSA) and so far so good there.
Am also in the process of drafting an application to ExpressJet. Just wondering if it's easier to apply directly via their website or use AirlineApps??
In terms of these 2 operators, does anyone have any recommendations either way?? Money seems to be similar as far as I can make out.
Thanks again
BAz
Thanks to both CC & Bafan for posting some useful and relevant information that might actually help some of us.
I just got off the phone to Aerocrew (TSA) and so far so good there.
Am also in the process of drafting an application to ExpressJet. Just wondering if it's easier to apply directly via their website or use AirlineApps??
In terms of these 2 operators, does anyone have any recommendations either way?? Money seems to be similar as far as I can make out.
Thanks again
BAz
Not being the one having to make decisions, my advice may not be of much value but a couple of thoughts come to mind when trying to put myself in the position of a young Aussie contemplating a plunge into the roiling scrum of US Regional Land:
The reason to join is to get through training and onto the line ASAP, flying as much as possible with an eye to potential upgrade. You have to get some accurate info on who has lengthy delays in the training pipeline and who provides plenty of flight time post-training allowing you to maximize the two years of the visa (it'll likely be renewed but nothing with the Imperial Federal Government is guaranteed).
This may mean joining a carrier not providing the greatest quality of life ( and being worked like a rented mule for a while) then changing horses later. It's a tricky balance because accurate info is hard to get and circumstances can change quickly; it's an educated guess at best.
My son flies for a non-E3 regional with decent pay and QoL but only flew 250 hours in his first 2.5 years there (doesn't matter to him as he has 9,000 hours and plenty of PIC and Part 121 time). I'd guess this rate of flight time accumulation wouldn't ideally suit the purposes of a young Aussie coming here ? Stuck with 100 hours/year flight time accumulation would take a long time to get that 1,000 hours FAA Part 121 time requirement for upgrade.
Just some random thoughts from the front porch of Ye Olde Pilot Home. Feel free to dispute and correct.
Last edited by bafanguy; 2nd Dec 2019 at 19:58.
I'd say it's mostly a 50/50 choice. Expressjet is the safer job, because TSA lost a lot of their Delta flying, but I suspect upgrade at TSA is around 2 years, vs 5-7 years at Expressjet. I'd probably take the risk on TSA for the quicker upgrade, because regionals are so short staffed for crew that it doesn't really matter if you have to jump ship down the track.
I'd guess this rate of flight time accumulation wouldn't ideally suit the purposes of a young Aussie coming here ?
Alas, I'm not quite (or even close too) a spring chicken starting out, I'm late 40s with a 2500 hours mostly Turbine above 5700.
This is a potential career restart after 8 years on the bench flying a desk
I also have a wife (who can work on E3) and 2 dependents to consider in the equation.
Appreciate the advise.
BAz
Thanks DYS useful info.
bafanguy
Alas, I'm not quite (or even close too) a spring chicken starting out, I'm late 40s with a 2500 hours mostly Turbine above 5700.
This is a potential career restart after 8 years on the bench flying a desk
I also have a wife (who can work on E3) and 2 dependents to consider in the equation.
Appreciate the advise.
BAz
bafanguy
Alas, I'm not quite (or even close too) a spring chicken starting out, I'm late 40s with a 2500 hours mostly Turbine above 5700.
This is a potential career restart after 8 years on the bench flying a desk
I also have a wife (who can work on E3) and 2 dependents to consider in the equation.
Appreciate the advise.
BAz
My generalization was bound to be off the mark one way or another.
But potential training delays or low flight time post-training is still something to avoid to maximize the return on one's efforts.Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
Last edited by bafanguy; 3rd Dec 2019 at 09:19.
and thank you.Good advise for the uninitiated.
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Yeah nah... Just so you know, the E3D gives the right to live in the US, but doesn't automatically grant the right to work. Once you have your Social Security Number, etc, you can then apply for an Employment Autorization Document (EAD). That process they say can take 90 days, but up to 120 is not uncommon. And you need to reapply for the EAD every time you get a new visa.
So, when the primary E3 holder comes up on their 2 years and reapplies, the new E3D should be granted at the same time. There is no reduction in processing time for a renewal... So explaining to the CP why you'll need 3-4 months off every 2 years might be a stretch.
Yeah nah... Just so you know, the E3D gives the right to live in the US, but doesn't automatically grant the right to work. Once you have your Social Security Number, etc, you can then apply for an Employment Autorization Document (EAD). That process they say can take 90 days, but up to 120 is not uncommon. And you need to reapply for the EAD every time you get a new visa.
So, when the primary E3 holder comes up on their 2 years and reapplies, the new E3D should be granted at the same time. There is no reduction in processing time for a renewal... So explaining to the CP why you'll need 3-4 months off every 2 years might be a stretch.
So, when the primary E3 holder comes up on their 2 years and reapplies, the new E3D should be granted at the same time. There is no reduction in processing time for a renewal... So explaining to the CP why you'll need 3-4 months off every 2 years might be a stretch.
