https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/cargo/atlas_air​​​​


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.

Easy there mate. I was simply emphasising the point and making the distinction with regards to E3’s. I spent lunch talking to two senior ALPA guys at UAL about E3’s and they were very clear about who would be covered.

And yes, CommutAir is the best gig, if you’re looking long term.

I haven’t worked there but I have some very good mates that have been there for about 10 years and I did have an in with the Chief Pilot, when I was back in Oz in 2012. I desperately wanted to get back to the US but couldn’t face the schedules and didn’t want to get tarnished with the Cargo Dog brush. I’d just got married as well and didn’t think the missus would be happy with a part-time husband.

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

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

DYS,

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...

https://www.afap.org.au/pilot-jobs/p...RST%20OFFICERS

Avelo on AFAP job site

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.

:D
Spot on!

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?

Unions only as strong as their members !

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 !

Excellent point. The union members are pissweak.

How was pilot allowed on the list in the first place? Was it union picnic day?

You know it's not the 1970s anymore right? Cause you fellas keep voting in the Liberals unions in this country have a lot stacked against them

Sorry, you're going to have to explain that last post, what is the 70's reference? And the last sentence makes no sense.

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.

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.

____

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

At SkyWest you’ll also enjoy unmatched opportunities and are not limited to just one future career path.
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.

I'd assume you would still have to have 1000hrs in country Part 121 to get that DEC though..

I see they are also cancelling all government funded routes due to lack of crew.

You're correct.

Just did my video interview as well a few days back. Just wondering if you’ve progressed at all and if you have anymore info on the job etc. PM box full.
cheers,

See Breeze FAQ pdf

Sent to me via another user...

That sure looks like serious Aussie bait. If they're not interested in Aussies, they have an odd way of showing it. :)

I wonder how much that cash incentive is... definitely sounds like a signing bonus once you consider the 2 year time commitment.

From a pretty reliable source, and if I understood correctly, $5,000.

It took a long time, but as promised for the last 2 years, here is Frontier taking E3s. Have at it!! I'm also accepting beers from all the naysayers :ok:


https://www.airlineapps.com/jobs/det...ficer-E-3-Visa

So hundreds of eligible Aussies head state side because its virtually a given that Australia will be an unbearable place to live and work soon, and then our airlines lobby the government to get the 457 equivalent going again because of a pilot shortage. Everybody takes a jump to the right and wages are successfully forced down again….win win!

I'd wager the vast majority of Aus pilots are adverse to immigration for a multitude of reasons. The Australian industry's problem is the astronomically high experience levels required to fly in what is arguably one of the most benign flying environments on the planet. There is no shortage of Australian pilots, unless you're asking them to have 3000 hours in a 40 year old piston twin to then go and fly a dash 8.

In my personal experience, flying in the US is more challenging, less burdened by asinine regulations, provides far greater opportunities and generally comes with better pay and QoL.

One more thought I have to add to the above too, is what are your alternatives? Go to the next Tigerair, wait for it to collapse in 15 years and pray your can land on your feet at the next start-up? Then hope the whole cycle doesn't repeat again?

aDYS,

Pretty interesting but I have one question: An ATP is listed as a "minimum" but are they saying a CASA ATP is required ? I don't see mention of any help getting an FAA ATP like the regionals do. Perhaps Frontier are trolling for E3s now at a US regional ? If that's the case, the announcement doesn't have quite the same luster.


Requirements/Qualifications (Minimums)

• Must be an Australian National
• Currently hold an ATP Certificate

I'm not 100% sure, but I would think they're doing the same thing as Spirit, Atlas et al, and taking those with US ATPs first. This is exactly why my advice earlier was for folks to take whatever opportunity they could, because more opportunities would come up as a result. Having said that, there are a limited amount of Aussies with ATPs, so I wouldn't be surprised if they open it up further down the track.

Certainly plausible.

There have now been a lot of Australians in the US for a significant amount of time, therefore plenty with FAA ATP. I'm tipping the likes of Spirit, Frontier and Breeze are looking for Australians in country rather than fresh off the boat.

Frontier recruitment
 

Armed with a business model that succeeds in any economic climate, Frontier Airlines is poised to triple in size over the next 5 years. For a new pilot, that means less time on reserve, a fast upgrade (3 – 3.5 years) and the comfort of knowing you have a stable career ahead of you.

Frontier Airlines is committed to the philosophy of Low Fares Done Right and they believe that “The Skies are for Everyone.” This philosophy allows millions of people to travel to visit family and friends, take exciting vacations or create new businesses every year and we are looking for the best pilots to help us fulfill that vision.

As part of the selection process, we ask all candidates to complete several online assessments. This will include a personality and cognitive assessment that we ask you to complete prior to scheduling your interview. It is important you complete the Outmatch assessment within five days of receiving the invitation. commitment.

Then passing the online assessment they will schedule an interview at Frontier headquarters in Denver CO with their pilot recruiting team. Interviews will be conducted person in Denver and will require a full day commitment. Once we agree on the date of the interview, they will send you an official invitation to help you plan accordingly. Successful candidates will go into their pilot pool and be eligible for a future class date.

Frontier is hiring Australian but must be located in the USA for the interview.

Best company
 

Whom to apply to which regional or carrier
i have the hours coming up at end of year and am working as a instructor
I hold a 737 type which I got in 2012 in Vegas on my Aussie license I really am not sure whom to apply and work for any help would be great
regards Pete

I’ll jump in on your round of beers owed.

pp,

See post # 1839 in this thread for a rundown on the carriers taking people straight off the boat with no FAA license and then providing one. Seems you can now add Breeze to that list based on their latest posting re E3 applicants.

Apparently, if you get much above the regional tier, they are looking for E3s with the FAA license and already here. Good luck.

You'll in all likelihood have to join a regional, get your ATP out of them and then bounce. I'm not sure how transferring a type rating from CASA to FAA goes. A ten year old type rating is probably going to be pretty useless to you unless you're current on type.