I'm going to DUBAI for a Job Hunt
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Thanks for all your constructive input guys, I really appreciate all your comments.
Just to clarify, we all have frozen ATPL's. I have 2300 hrs, one of my colleagues has 3500hrs and the other has 1200 hrs.
I don't want this to be a pay to fly debate. I don't want to pay for hours, this is the reason we're venturing into the unknown, in this climate you have to go the extra mile..
I know most think we are wasting our time, but I'm always the optimist. If we don't do it, we'll never know.
Please pm me with contact information for chief pilots, heads of training's, or anyone involved in pilot recruitment just so that we can try to make some appointments. Knowledge of any UAE based flying schools would also be useful. Surely there are some people already working in UAE that could offer some constructive advice.
Thanks in advance MHN
Just to clarify, we all have frozen ATPL's. I have 2300 hrs, one of my colleagues has 3500hrs and the other has 1200 hrs.
I don't want this to be a pay to fly debate. I don't want to pay for hours, this is the reason we're venturing into the unknown, in this climate you have to go the extra mile..
I know most think we are wasting our time, but I'm always the optimist. If we don't do it, we'll never know.
Please pm me with contact information for chief pilots, heads of training's, or anyone involved in pilot recruitment just so that we can try to make some appointments. Knowledge of any UAE based flying schools would also be useful. Surely there are some people already working in UAE that could offer some constructive advice.
Thanks in advance MHN
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MNH
Dude after the last post u lost me...
How many people have to tell u the truth until you get it that it's useless to come here?
Which part don't u get?
Everybody is telling u off and u still ask for chiefpilots numbers...
Come over please and update us on your success...
PS you have been warned enough...
Dude after the last post u lost me...
How many people have to tell u the truth until you get it that it's useless to come here?
Which part don't u get?
Everybody is telling u off and u still ask for chiefpilots numbers...
Come over please and update us on your success...
PS you have been warned enough...
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MNH,
I like your spirit, nothing ventured nothing gained.
But we live in the Information Age where all is accessible remotely.
You can do a lot of door knocking from an iPad & and a phone - not just in the ME but also in Africa & Asia
You would be better off at finding out the hotels the African/Asian/ME carriers stay at in UK, wait in the lobby of said hotel and introduce yourself to these guys and offer them a beer if they wouldn't mind chatting to you about the local situation, not necessarily asking them for a job but more importantly building rapport & intel...I did something similar years ago and it worked.
Contrary to what you might think by the reaction on this forum, the vast majority of pilots admire determination and drive and I'm sure many would gladly sit with you for an hour or so. We too walked in your shoes.
There's an awful lot of beer/coffee money you could save by not taking a trip trip out here.
Never, ever, ever, give up...but always work smart.
Good luck.
f.
I like your spirit, nothing ventured nothing gained.
But we live in the Information Age where all is accessible remotely.
You can do a lot of door knocking from an iPad & and a phone - not just in the ME but also in Africa & Asia
You would be better off at finding out the hotels the African/Asian/ME carriers stay at in UK, wait in the lobby of said hotel and introduce yourself to these guys and offer them a beer if they wouldn't mind chatting to you about the local situation, not necessarily asking them for a job but more importantly building rapport & intel...I did something similar years ago and it worked.
Contrary to what you might think by the reaction on this forum, the vast majority of pilots admire determination and drive and I'm sure many would gladly sit with you for an hour or so. We too walked in your shoes.
There's an awful lot of beer/coffee money you could save by not taking a trip trip out here.
Never, ever, ever, give up...but always work smart.
Good luck.
f.
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Airlines:
Fly Dubai
Air Arabia
Rotana Jet
Flight Schools
Horizon (Al Ain)
Fujeirah Aviation Academy
Emirates Flying School
Lots of cargo and charter gigs around but you will not have any luck until you get some corporate or transport category experience. Also, moving from the flight schools to the airlines is hard in the ME but certainly possible, you will have to build your network. Having a JAA license helps.
Fly Dubai
Air Arabia
Rotana Jet
Flight Schools
Horizon (Al Ain)
Fujeirah Aviation Academy
Emirates Flying School
Lots of cargo and charter gigs around but you will not have any luck until you get some corporate or transport category experience. Also, moving from the flight schools to the airlines is hard in the ME but certainly possible, you will have to build your network. Having a JAA license helps.
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What about coming over to the US to work for a regional? They will literally hire ANYONE with ATP minimums at this point. Apparently multiple DUI's are OK now, as long as you have the ATP mins.
Anyway, figure out how to get over the US and work. As long as you have a pulse, they'll put you in a E-170. Of course the pay sucks, but a great stepping stone to better paying jobs overseas, obtaining quick jet time.
Anyway, figure out how to get over the US and work. As long as you have a pulse, they'll put you in a E-170. Of course the pay sucks, but a great stepping stone to better paying jobs overseas, obtaining quick jet time.
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Never really thought about america because I dont have right to work there. But how hard is it really to get a green card.
tried etihad but because I am not an IR instructor, unfortunately do not meet the requirements. Still going to visit them though
MHN
tried etihad but because I am not an IR instructor, unfortunately do not meet the requirements. Still going to visit them though
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Forget about a greencard. Even if you marry an American citizen, it'll still take you a long time to obtain it.
It's not like you're trying to find an airline that may sponsor you, it doesn't happen that way, yet.
Way too many regulations from TSA working against you and that's JUST to obtain your type rating for a 121 jet in US. Forget about actually flying it...
Even as a green card holder, it can be a PITA just to go through recurrent and getting the ok to sit in the box for 4 hours, especially if you have to reschedule it. It costs the company money too to get the authorization for your sim check.
Unless you have a greencard already, I would channel my time and energy elsewhere to seek employment.
Just my .02 cents.
It's not like you're trying to find an airline that may sponsor you, it doesn't happen that way, yet.
Way too many regulations from TSA working against you and that's JUST to obtain your type rating for a 121 jet in US. Forget about actually flying it...
Even as a green card holder, it can be a PITA just to go through recurrent and getting the ok to sit in the box for 4 hours, especially if you have to reschedule it. It costs the company money too to get the authorization for your sim check.
Unless you have a greencard already, I would channel my time and energy elsewhere to seek employment.
Just my .02 cents.
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Vortac1, what you are saying is not true. After you get marry it takes to week to get your work permit and 3 months to get your green card. Please Vortac1, stop advising people of what you have no F...g clue.
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Who pissed on your cornflakes? Easy there spanish. You're not the only one who has gotten through the greencard ordeal ya know...
I also was a greencard holder smart guy. I went through the process years ago and I'm talking by my own experience. Not every USCIS takes the same time to process paperwork, so go ahead and holster it.
My whole process took 1 year and 3 months from marriage till green card was in my hand. I still keep all the paperwork too, let me know when you have a chance, I'll show it to you next time I'm in MIA for your own peace of mind, or mostly just to keep you from looking like a fool on an Internet forum again.
Sorry to disappoint, but I do know what I'm talking about.
Like I said before to the OP, I'd suggest redirecting your energy/resources towards other job markets instead of US unless you already have a greencard.
Just my .02 cents.
I also was a greencard holder smart guy. I went through the process years ago and I'm talking by my own experience. Not every USCIS takes the same time to process paperwork, so go ahead and holster it.
My whole process took 1 year and 3 months from marriage till green card was in my hand. I still keep all the paperwork too, let me know when you have a chance, I'll show it to you next time I'm in MIA for your own peace of mind, or mostly just to keep you from looking like a fool on an Internet forum again.
Sorry to disappoint, but I do know what I'm talking about.
Like I said before to the OP, I'd suggest redirecting your energy/resources towards other job markets instead of US unless you already have a greencard.
Just my .02 cents.
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Vortac1, I am not going to waste my time with you. You are right, You know it all. Like you said, you talk about your own experience and that means "that is the way it is".
I have a peace of mind and the the last thing I want to do in MIA is to hang out with people like you.
Salud!!!
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I have a peace of mind and the the last thing I want to do in MIA is to hang out with people like you.
Salud!!!
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From marriage to green card in hand for my wife was 3 months, but don't marry someone just for a green card. Penalties are severe for green card fraud. There is also the green card lottery, but it is definitely a lottery, and not open to UK Citizens (except for Northern Ireland).
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If you are white forget about getting a Green Card. Under the half and half president now no white people can get in. Only 3rd world ****e heads.
If you are not white and from a crappy country you will be sure to get one.
There is no hope for the US.
If you are not white and from a crappy country you will be sure to get one.
There is no hope for the US.
bond...?
Originally Posted by Mile High Nutcase
Happy to pay for the cost of type rating as long as there is bonded job at the end of it.
