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vee1-rotate 23rd Jun 2018 22:53


Originally Posted by pilotchute (Post 10179880)
Anything is possible with a good legal team. Melania trump got a H1B visa.

I think the outcome of your E3 application is only as good as your immigration lawyer.

Legal arguments can twist anything you like.

I wouldn't risk this as your backup ... I had to go and see an immigration attorney once for a small paperwork issue here, and I was quoted a couple thousand as they usually charge in a lump sum (instead of hourly).

If the company you're working for has an immigration attorney, all well and good but do you really think they are going to put this person to work on your case for an extended period of time if the issue is that complex ? Unless you have top gun skills and are 1-of-a-kind pilot, highly unlikely.

LostWanderer 24th Jun 2018 03:11


Originally Posted by vee1-rotate (Post 10180321)
Correct ... but when the government makes the rules, they can change/break/do whatever they want with them as they see fit. Having read back through this thread about guys saying they got through the system without the stated requirements, it makes me shudder to think how risky that is.

1 thing I am vary wary of being over here in the US, is if you get a red mark on your record (whether it be your fault, the consulates fault for approving you when they shouldn't have) this can create all kinds of problems trying to get back over here on another work visa (even if all your ducks are in a row) or even as a tourist.

Bingo. Just be fully aware of the score before you jump head first in to the E3 swimming pool :) As previously mentioned - and I may have been one of the few, I was required to provide evidence of education AND industry experience last time before I was approved, as a number of other folks have too that I know of. It was far from one of these "10 second interviews" some have had some time back.

I know of one airline here that has taken use of a third party to prepare paperwork, not sure if it is same one DSJ mentioned...I can't say I know a lot about that mob but from the folks I know there who are in the process...it sounds like its not impressing them much and is far from a well oiled machine.

Immigration/visa laws and conditions in the US really need to be followed to the letter, they take it extremely seriously. Sadly it will be the applicant that is punished more than the person who approves the visa if happens to go pear shaped. You sure don't want to get on the bad side of Uncle Sam! Good luck to all though! Play it safe guys and gals.

bafanguy 24th Jun 2018 11:10


Originally Posted by LostWanderer (Post 10180403)
Sadly it will be the applicant that is punished more than the person who approves the visa if happens to go pear shaped. You sure don't want to get on the bad side of Uncle Sam! Good luck to all though! Play it safe guys and gals.

Yep, they'll crush you like a bug...and think nothing of it. Sure hope this doesn't stop our Aussie cousins from migrating north. The regional need will continue.

Seagull201 25th Jun 2018 00:38

post from September 2017
 

Originally Posted by going_up (Post 9879770)
Hi guys,
I hope you are all doing well! I have had a ton of inquiries from Aussie from all around the world asking about SkyWest. I have been with the company just short of two years now and was fortunate enough to be the first E3 visa pilot at any US airline. I cannot speak highly enough of how great my work/lifestyle is with SkyWest for my wife, little one and myself. Feel free to PM with any questions.
Skywest only just placed the ad on AFAP within the last 24 hours. SkyWest are eager to recruit Australian pilots who meet the E3 and FAA ATP requirements. Long story short, you do not need a degree in aviation, but you need 12 years work experience equivalent. How this works? For ever year of tertiary education (CPL, CIR, META, ATPL, etc) equates to 3 years work experience. So lets say you have been working for 6 years, and it took you 2 years of training to obtain your certificates full time, then you meet the requirements. That being said, a degree obviously covers this requirement without any further experience required but the degree must major in aviation. I am more than happy to help look at anyones situation who is looking to join Skywest.

I have already received a fair few guys emails and have contacted them directly. Feel free to give me a shout.

Thanks once again for all those interested!


Reading back through the posts on this topic, i'd like to know whether the above assumption still applies or is correct?

Does flying training to CPL/I.R/ATPL theory subjects, still count as 2 years, of the so called "4 year degree?"

Meaning,if a person "doesn't have a degree", the 2 years flying training (counts as 2 years of a degree),and 6 years of employment as a pilot,
covers the remaining 2 years of a degree (3 years work experience equals 1 year of a degree).

Flyboy1987 25th Jun 2018 06:36


Originally Posted by Seagull201 (Post 10181017)
Reading back through the posts on this topic, i'd like to know whether the above assumption still applies or is correct?

Does flying training to CPL/I.R/ATPL theory subjects, still count as 2 years, of the so called "4 year degree?"

Meaning,if a person "doesn't have a degree", the 2 years flying training (counts as 2 years of a degree),and 6 years of employment as a pilot,
covers the remaining 2 years of a degree (3 years work experience equals 1 year of a degree).

i have mates with no degree and 3 years of seasonal ga work who got in?

vee1-rotate 25th Jun 2018 16:28


Originally Posted by Flyboy1987 (Post 10181112)


i have mates with no degree and 3 years of seasonal ga work who got in?

These are the guys myself and LostWanderer are talking about above ....

CockpitJunkie 11th Jul 2018 10:54

Australian regionals are short, so why go to USA? Skywest USA paying around $37 per flight hour.

pilotchute 11th Jul 2018 11:02

Australian regionals aren't short. Qlink get plenty of applicants every month. Any lack of line pilots in an Australian airline is due to lack of sims or training staff. Not pilots.

havick 11th Jul 2018 12:44


Originally Posted by CockpitJunkie (Post 10194141)
Australian regionals are short, so why go to USA? Skywest USA paying around $37 per flight hour.

looks like you haven’t read the thread at all

Daddy Fantastic 11th Jul 2018 16:55

You joking right
 

Originally Posted by CockpitJunkie (Post 10194141)
Australian regionals are short, so why go to USA? Skywest USA paying around $37 per flight hour.

Embraer 175 or CRJ 700/900 twin jet time flying in and out of the busiest airports in the world v REX or Sharp airlines on a $H!TTY metro or Saab 340

OKAAAAAAYYY......

Karunch 11th Jul 2018 22:11


Originally Posted by CockpitJunkie (Post 10194141)
Australian regionals are short, so why go to USA? Skywest USA paying around $37 per flight hour.

Exactly the type of pilot who would benefit from the experience.

Seagull201 13th Jul 2018 01:56

I've read an in depth news article today, from a US website called "aircraft pilot".
Apparently, the pilot shortage in the U.S regionals is starting to become so severe.

The U.S needs 3,600 new pilots a year now, and every year, MOSTLY in the regionals,
that figure will increase to over 4,000 new pilots needed per year, in 5 years time.

In 10 years time, up to 40% of current airline Captains will retire.
There is a current push, to increase the retirement age from 65 to 67, it appears, it's likely to happen.

DUXNUTZ 13th Jul 2018 04:53


Originally Posted by Seagull201 (Post 10195487)
I've read an in depth news article today, from a US website called "aircraft pilot".
Apparently, the pilot shortage in the U.S regionals is starting to become so severe.

The U.S needs 3,600 new pilots a year now, and every year, MOSTLY in the regionals,
that figure will increase to over 4,000 new pilots needed per year, in 5 years time.

In 10 years time, up to 40% of current airline Captains will retire.
There is a current push, to increase the retirement age from 65 to 67, it appears, it's likely to happen.


Great if it comes off. Delta/United/Southwest have all cut back recruitment suddenly for reasons unknown but possibly due increasing fuel prices. I’m very skeptical still of the shortage crisis holding up, if it was coming to roost Delta, FedEx etc would have to dumb down their nasa style interviews somewhat.

pilotchute 13th Jul 2018 09:09

Syria has restarted oil production so the prices will drop again soon.

havick 13th Jul 2018 11:08


Originally Posted by DUXNUTZ (Post 10195536)



Great if it comes off. Delta/United/Southwest have all cut back recruitment suddenly for reasons unknown but possibly due increasing fuel prices. I’m very skeptical still of the shortage crisis holding up, if it was coming to roost Delta, FedEx etc would have to dumb down their nasa style interviews somewhat.

thats simply due to logjam of training departments and pilots changing fleet types as they are retired (md80’s as an example). The number of retirements remain the same, hiring will be even more critical as s result if the training backlogs.

umop apisdn 13th Jul 2018 23:47


Originally Posted by Daddy Fantastic (Post 10194404)
Embraer 175 or CRJ 700/900 twin jet time flying in and out of the busiest airports in the world v REX or Sharp airlines on a $H!TTY metro or Saab 340

OKAAAAAAYYY......

Love how you omitted the CRJ 200!

pilotchute 14th Jul 2018 01:02

Because the Metro is such a superior aircraft compared to the CRJ200!

Seagull201 14th Jul 2018 07:09

The news article i was reading the other day on my phone, has been found and posted under the thread of "pilot shortage"(Aust &NZ section).
by Captain Curtain Twitcher.
It's interesting reading.

kellykelpie 14th Jul 2018 08:14

It’s great to see Curtain is not keeping us in the dark 👹

bafanguy 14th Jul 2018 10:23


Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 10165328)
Latest call for Aussies from CommutAir, dated June 5:


https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/409.html

OK...I screwed up the link. Try this one. Anyone talk to Commutair recently ? They still have a page about E-3s:

E-3 Visa ? Home Page


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