Australian pilots can work for US regionals.
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The person that interviewed me said he did an entire week of Aussie interviews recently.
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Yeah it seems that way, fingers crossed everything keeps ramping up. Seems like the states has already done a great job of getting back close to normal pax movements, I read somewhere numbers are back up to about 80% of summer 2019?
And management know it. The real threat is the machinations of all regional management. But you can't let that stop ya.
The positive to whatever regional you choose is you will learn to do some of the most challenging flying of your life. You'll put your liver to the test, and meet some awesome people along the way. You'll get yourself a jet command in under 2 years, and who knows what other opportunities may come your way in the meantime.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the water is warm.
I can't remember if Piedmont Airlines has taken E3s in the past but they announced a new bonus program today. This has the appearance of desperation but I could be wrong since it's hard to read these people. It might be a good time to contact them to see if they are interested in an E3 applicant
This is allegedly the memo sent out today:
This was sent to us today.
Dear Piedmont Pilots:
I am pleased to share that Piedmont and your ALPA leadership team have reached a tentative agreement that will be the largest pilot recruitment and retention package in our company’s history. Today’s announcement offers current pilots and new pilots increased stability in an industry rocked by uncertainty over the past 18 months. This package represents not only a large financial commitment, but a commitment to building a sustainable Piedmont Airlines that will carry us well into the future and ensures that American Airlines will have a steady pipeline of pilots for years to come.
Highlights of the package include:
Our communications and recruiting teams are currently getting up to speed and will release more information soon.
Remember that the $10,000 referral bonus is in place, and there has never been a better time to refer a pilot to Piedmont. New hires will receive some additional incentives, including a type rating bonus and a Part 121 experience bonus. Find referral information here on MyPiedmont.
Thank you for the work you’ve done to bring Piedmont to this point, and for caring for our team members and customers each day. We are proud to offer this opportunity to our pilots and look forward to the contributions each of you will make to Piedmont’s continued success.
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Steve Keefer
Vice President, Flight Operations
https://piedmont-airlines.com/2021/0...00-in-bonuses/
This is allegedly the memo sent out today:
This was sent to us today.
Dear Piedmont Pilots:
I am pleased to share that Piedmont and your ALPA leadership team have reached a tentative agreement that will be the largest pilot recruitment and retention package in our company’s history. Today’s announcement offers current pilots and new pilots increased stability in an industry rocked by uncertainty over the past 18 months. This package represents not only a large financial commitment, but a commitment to building a sustainable Piedmont Airlines that will carry us well into the future and ensures that American Airlines will have a steady pipeline of pilots for years to come.
Highlights of the package include:
- A $30,000 retention bonus paid in November to all current captains. Current and new first officers will receive $30,000 upon successful upgrade to captain.
- $70,000 to pilots who flow to American Airlines starting with our September flow pilots.
- Increased pay rates for first officers and captains to enhance Piedmont’s competitive position
- An enhanced flow agreement that will allow us to send additional pilots to American when attrition and hiring targets are met
Our communications and recruiting teams are currently getting up to speed and will release more information soon.
Remember that the $10,000 referral bonus is in place, and there has never been a better time to refer a pilot to Piedmont. New hires will receive some additional incentives, including a type rating bonus and a Part 121 experience bonus. Find referral information here on MyPiedmont.
Thank you for the work you’ve done to bring Piedmont to this point, and for caring for our team members and customers each day. We are proud to offer this opportunity to our pilots and look forward to the contributions each of you will make to Piedmont’s continued success.
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Steve Keefer
Vice President, Flight Operations
https://piedmont-airlines.com/2021/0...00-in-bonuses/
Thanks for that Globe_Trekkin. Did you just apply via AirlineApps? Just getting round to filling it all in now. Getting out of the country will definitely be a hassle..
Once a long term work visa is in hand Border Force will issue an exemption to depart.
They may require a stat dec saying you'll not return for 3 months.
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I filled out a stat dec and was given an exemption within 48 hours, it isn't actually as much of a hassle as I thought it would be.
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they definitely have taken E3s in the past.
Make no mistake, the wholly owned carriers offering this carrot might be good for pilots on an E3 who can't go anywhere, but, for the vast majority, these numbers are nothing compared to what you will make spending an extra 3 years at the end of your career at a major that isn't AA.
Add to this that piedmont is an absolute bottom feeder in the regional world with some terrible contractual language.
Australians over here are finding their own ways into green cards, or negotiating E3s flying heavies with cargo carriers or Airbii at LCCs. The days of being stuck at a regional for us are slowly coming to an end.
Make no mistake, the wholly owned carriers offering this carrot might be good for pilots on an E3 who can't go anywhere, but, for the vast majority, these numbers are nothing compared to what you will make spending an extra 3 years at the end of your career at a major that isn't AA.
Add to this that piedmont is an absolute bottom feeder in the regional world with some terrible contractual language.
Australians over here are finding their own ways into green cards, or negotiating E3s flying heavies with cargo carriers or Airbii at LCCs. The days of being stuck at a regional for us are slowly coming to an end.
they definitely have taken E3s in the past.
Make no mistake, the wholly owned carriers offering this carrot might be good for pilots on an E3 who can't go anywhere, but, for the vast majority, these numbers are nothing compared to what you will make spending an extra 3 years at the end of your career at a major that isn't AA.
Australians over here are finding their own ways into green cards, or negotiating E3s flying heavies with cargo carriers or Airbii at LCCs. The days of being stuck at a regional for us are slowly coming to an end.
Make no mistake, the wholly owned carriers offering this carrot might be good for pilots on an E3 who can't go anywhere, but, for the vast majority, these numbers are nothing compared to what you will make spending an extra 3 years at the end of your career at a major that isn't AA.
Australians over here are finding their own ways into green cards, or negotiating E3s flying heavies with cargo carriers or Airbii at LCCs. The days of being stuck at a regional for us are slowly coming to an end.
And you're certainly right about making more being at a US legacy vs a regional. It's just arithmetic.
Whether "...an E3...can't go anywhere..." or has a shot at something else in the USA, a regional job might be a good step if things aren't offering opportunities Down There at the moment.
Come on up here and take a run at it. Anything you can get from a US regional may help you somehow/somewhere in the future, particularly if it's your first jump into turbojet/airline stuff. That first step is the most difficult.
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