Getting a job as a foreigner
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Getting a job as a foreigner
I'm not australian nor new zealander, speaking totally different language, meaning that English is not my first language.
I have icao atpl with 2000 tt of which 1500 on 737ng as f/o.
I've always looked forward living overseas with my family in consideration of children education, environment, culture, etc.,
Would it be possible to get a pilot job in oz, if I have my license converted to casa atpl on my own expense and a valid full time work permit?
I just want to raise my kids in a country where kids don't talk about what their parents do for living, income, property...
I have icao atpl with 2000 tt of which 1500 on 737ng as f/o.
I've always looked forward living overseas with my family in consideration of children education, environment, culture, etc.,
Would it be possible to get a pilot job in oz, if I have my license converted to casa atpl on my own expense and a valid full time work permit?
I just want to raise my kids in a country where kids don't talk about what their parents do for living, income, property...
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Anyway provided I can get a working visa on my own not by company sponsoring, do you think australia and nz job market is quite open to foreign f/os?
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You may find work, you may not.
the chances of getting into a 737 would be slim to none I imagine.
We do however have regional airlines screaming out for pilots to operate their turbo props.
the chances of getting into a 737 would be slim to none I imagine.
We do however have regional airlines screaming out for pilots to operate their turbo props.
Going from 800hrs in Feb to 2000hrs now I would suggest you change jobs as soon as you can . That does not sound like a way to live a long happy life.
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Riding a shiny jet would be the best but turbo prop is another good way to keep my job while living in oz. Many thanks!
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I would suggest having a good look at the minimum requirements for airlines in Australia and NZ. They are generally much higher than the rest of the world, and if all you have is a whole lot of 737 FO time, then you may find it difficult to get a job.
Command time is king in Australia unfortunately.
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Command time is king in Australia unfortunately.
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Mate,
Theres a shortage of pilots here that have jet time and can slot into an airline environment quickly.
The standard is quite high and that’s not just what the companies require, but what we require of ourselves.
So the recuritment process can feel like you’re applying to be the next nobel prize winner in the field of something more complicated than aviation.
If you’re keen and want to get to the country and develop your skills and learn. You need to look into skilled migration visas and the companies that are offering them.
The more the merrier. Of course you may bring some cultural insights and skill sets that may also benefit the crews that you work with.
I’d be happy to fly with you
Good luck.
Theres a shortage of pilots here that have jet time and can slot into an airline environment quickly.
The standard is quite high and that’s not just what the companies require, but what we require of ourselves.
So the recuritment process can feel like you’re applying to be the next nobel prize winner in the field of something more complicated than aviation.
If you’re keen and want to get to the country and develop your skills and learn. You need to look into skilled migration visas and the companies that are offering them.
The more the merrier. Of course you may bring some cultural insights and skill sets that may also benefit the crews that you work with.
I’d be happy to fly with you
Good luck.
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Recruitment in this country is a strange beast.
Foreigner onto a Jet won’t happen. Its just the reality. They barely hire Aussies from abroad let alone anyone else.
All Jet operators have peculiar ways of hiring. Jetstar has a facination with hiring only from Rex. Tiger has a interest in prop drivers. Qantas seems to only want Astronauts and Virgin well who knows!
Foreigner onto a Jet won’t happen. Its just the reality. They barely hire Aussies from abroad let alone anyone else.
All Jet operators have peculiar ways of hiring. Jetstar has a facination with hiring only from Rex. Tiger has a interest in prop drivers. Qantas seems to only want Astronauts and Virgin well who knows!
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Well, it’s true.
We do set a high standard for ourselves. We are very conservative pilots and generally our safety record is quite good.
I fly in other parts of the world and generally it’s not so good. In fact, in can be quite exhausting to watch it. Never mind experience it.
Yes we have our moments and stupid local procedures, but we battle on in spite of it.
Im proud to be an austronaught.
We do set a high standard for ourselves. We are very conservative pilots and generally our safety record is quite good.
I fly in other parts of the world and generally it’s not so good. In fact, in can be quite exhausting to watch it. Never mind experience it.
Yes we have our moments and stupid local procedures, but we battle on in spite of it.
Im proud to be an austronaught.
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If you are lucky enough to get a crack at the whip from an Australian/ NZ operator just make sure you’re up to speed regarding their online aptitude assessments. Being a Brit and having previously flown (757) in NZ and Oz I was looking forward to moving down there. After a successful telephone interview with Jetstar NZ for their Dash 8 operation they sent me the link to “Talent Q Elements”. After looking at the girst Question (which I had 60 seconds to complete) I simply turned to my wife and said, “Don’t pack your bags”. I did inform the HR lady when she mentioned aptitude testing that I was 56 and had been out of formal education for nearly 40 years but that didn’t seem to cut me any slack😭. Either the Aussie/ Kiwis are smart cookies or I’m thick as sh1te, probably a bit of both.😂
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QantasLink has received the "green light" from the gouvernment to recruit 76 expat pilots (Captains & Instructors).
Those guys will be coming on a 4 years visa (initially), but if they're smart before the visa expires they will simply apply for the full residency and stay !
Those guys will be coming on a 4 years visa (initially), but if they're smart before the visa expires they will simply apply for the full residency and stay !
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I find that very reassuring. Now you will excuse me but I am running for cover, aluminium might start to rain any time here on northern planet earth...
I fly in other parts of the world and generally it’s not so good. In fact, in can be quite exhausting to watch it. Never mind experience it.
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