Foreign pilots flying for US Carriers

[Effee]

thanks for all your responses!

[Mogas]

Effee

I noticed your location is Singapore. Why don't you apply for SIA instead? Why would you want to fly a turboprop or RJ in a foreign land where you can get a direct entry job on a heavy in your home country?

[tiltgain]

Educating on Middle East

Amin:
Why are you holding 2 passports? Tell us, which one has the F1 visa? Swedish or Iranian? Obviously this is not only political, it involves aviation security and for others, religion.
Are just another one taking advantage of the great benefits of the infidel west?

[tiltgain]

Amin-you

Amin:
Last question on previous post....Are you just another one.....? Hope you don't do the usual, I mean, hide.

[weasil]

What is TN work status? Is that some kind of work visa like a H1?

[Glorified Donkey]

Say you have experience and want to fly corporate, would a company in the U.S. sponsor a Canadian with FAA licences?

[reaz]

TN Visa

Hi Newty82,

On which occupation field you got TN Visa? Is TN visa transferrable? Can TN visa issued on Information Technology (Computer Analyst) field be transferred to Aviation occupation field?

[hubbs1982]

Hi there,

I understand that airlines will hire foreign nationals with greencards, however, I am about to find myself in the position where I shall be applying for the greencard, however, I understand that it is a long drawn out process. Whilst it is in process, the INS grant you the right to stay, work and travel, does anyone know if that status is enough to satisfy the regionals?

Thanks very much

Chris

[weasil]

You have to apply for an employment authorization card.

[hubbs1982]

Thank you for your reply.

With the employment authorization card, would a regional airline offer you employment, or would I require a full greencard?

Thanks

[weasil]

An employment authorization card is all you need.

[OutLoud767]

What I want to know is why foreigners go to fly for american airlines? Wouldn't all be to much hassle if yout hink about it. Not only do you need a four year degree, you need a bucket full of hours to get any notice and you have to go through the hassle of getting a green card and such.

Whereas here in Europe you dont need a degree and you could have 250 hours and end up flying around a 737/a230. Im not driving people away from the US, I would love to fly for an airline there but I am of an Irish nationality so there's no point going through all the effort because getting your hours hard enough

[Eight Ball]

The thing is, don't you need UK residency as well to work there with JAA license ?

I have 2,000 hrs TT ( 1700 ME ) and about to pay for my A320 TR but I think they'll just ignore me as I have an ICAO lic. and no residency.

Tough luck I guess. Would've loved to work in UK.



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[OutLoud767]

Do foreigners need a four year degree aswell? Im doing a four year apprentice....would this count?

[OutLoud767]

How long does it take for a greencard to come through? Can I do my training and instructing on a work visa while waiting for a greencard?

I presume you have to stay in the US for a number of years before you get the card right?

[FlyingCroc]

To Outloud767

Of course you need a 4 year degree in most airlines, apprenticeship does not exist in the US. So you need first a High School Equivalency (GED) or TOEFL test, then you can join a college or university. You can do a 4 year degree in Professional Aeronautic for example at Embry Riddle University were you will graduate as a Commercial pilot. You can get a visa to study and work as an instructor afterwards.
A green card will be however very difficult to get as a pilot. Since there is still an overcapacity INS will not accept your application. The only way is marriage

[OutLoud767]

What am I gonna do......sh$t money ot my a$$ for embry? lol

[weasil]

Yes, you can train and then flight instruct on a visa. Most of the bigger schools will assist with that. If you want to find out what it takes to apply for a greencard check out the web at www.uscis.gov they have all that info on there.

[Effee]

Hi, In response to why I do not choose to fly for my own national airline, Singapore Airlines needs all cadets for direct entry to be 26 and above. They do not consider anyone under 26. the basis for this is so that we have enough pilots for our airforce.

I am currently 21, no way i'm waiting 5 years to get into commercial, and i will not be accepted into the airforce due to wearing glasses.

Anyway, I have decided to pursue flight training in Canada.

Thanks for your replies all.

[thornycactus]

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Originally Posted by Effee

Hi, In response to why I do not choose to fly for my own national airline, Singapore Airlines needs all cadets for direct entry to be 26 and above. They do not consider anyone under 26. the basis for this is so that we have enough pilots for our airforce. I am currently 21, no way i'm waiting 5 years to get into commercial, and i will not be accepted into the airforce due to wearing glasses. Anyway, I have decided to pursue flight training in Canada.

I met some RSAF high ranking pilot officers (LTC and COL rank) in an occasion. These guys were telling me that SIA does not really take in RSAF pilots (even with beautiful thousands of flying hours in heavyjet & etc).

For those pilots of age over 40, SIA used to carry-out “old-man” scheme which SIA absorbed them. Unfortunately, they do not do it now. The scheme had been phased-off years ago. Those younger RSAF pilots (less than 40 years of age) (with thousands of flying hours in heavyjet & etc) who do not wish to continue their RSAF contract had to seek employment elsewhere and SIA rejected them.

Do you know where do these RSAF pilot ended?

SIA is so famous absorbing the Malaysians! SIA should be only air-operator in the world that offers and trains foreign cadets (from ab-intio stage). They trained foreigners rather than own Singaporeans to be pilots! Right now, SIA is recruiting Indian nationals from India! Seats are already reserved to the India-national Indians. Next, by examining closely at the SIA cock-pit crew employment statistic, more than 60% of the pilots are Malaysians!

Do you know where do these rejected (purely breed and raised in Singapore) Singaporean applicants for cadet/first officer position ended?

Other countries’ national air carrier has been protecting their own citizens. These non-Singapore air-operators (Cathay Pacific, MAS, Thai Airways, United Airlines, Korean Air, Air India, Air Asia and etc) have been training their own citizens. What about SIA? Do you know that SIA has been training non-Singaporean pilots all the while? And do you think Singaporeans will be “protected” in their own national carrier cock-pit employment?

Nobody (Singaporeans) has ever raised this issue and has been keeping quiet all the while.

Anyway, I wish you can finish your CPL training in Canada. It is a beautiful place! Canadians are nice people!