Singaporean w/o rights to work and live in Australia
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Singaporean w/o rights to work and live in Australia
Hi Ladies and gentleman,
Im a Singaporean and was just wondering if there is any chance for someone like me to land a first flying job in Australia.I currently have a CASA CPL/IR with a TT of 300hrs. I know that a foreigner has to have the rights to live and work in Australia before seeking employment. I was just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction here. Thanks all and will be looking forward to your reply.
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Im a Singaporean and was just wondering if there is any chance for someone like me to land a first flying job in Australia.I currently have a CASA CPL/IR with a TT of 300hrs. I know that a foreigner has to have the rights to live and work in Australia before seeking employment. I was just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction here. Thanks all and will be looking forward to your reply.
Cheers and Godspeed
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sq906,
If you had an instructor rating I'm sure SQ flying college at Jandakot would snap you up quick smart. Why not give them a call?
If you had an instructor rating I'm sure SQ flying college at Jandakot would snap you up quick smart. Why not give them a call?
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hiho all
You wouldnt be an Ex SQ cadet now would you, maybe a product of the SFC Baron Bypass Program
nah, didnt get into sq, didnt make through the final interview.
i tried applying for jetstar but to no avail.
unfortunately i do not have an FI rating. its in the pipeline though. Thanks for the replies guys. never say never aye!!
nah, didnt get into sq, didnt make through the final interview.
i tried applying for jetstar but to no avail.
unfortunately i do not have an FI rating. its in the pipeline though. Thanks for the replies guys. never say never aye!!
If you could find a sponsor in rural Australia, as "Aircraft Pilot" has an ASCO Code of 254111 could could probably qualify for a 457 Visa.
Whether you could find a sponsor with only 300 hours total time, would be highly unlikely, especially as your sponsor/employer must pay you the Immigration Minimum Salary Level of $41,850, plus other costs peculiar to the 457 Visa program.
I suggest you take the Flight Instructor route as possibly your only practical way to remain flying in Australia.
Whether you could find a sponsor with only 300 hours total time, would be highly unlikely, especially as your sponsor/employer must pay you the Immigration Minimum Salary Level of $41,850, plus other costs peculiar to the 457 Visa program.
I suggest you take the Flight Instructor route as possibly your only practical way to remain flying in Australia.
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The FI rating was what I was aiming at, but then again being a foreigner, theres the visa problem again. Spoke to the immigration department at my flying school and they said they do not sponsor visas for foreign FIs unless the fella is worth it. ie grade 2 and above. I would very much like to work downunder...cause Australia is an awesome and beautiful place to live in..the people are sooo friendly..oh well.. ill just try askin around..not givin it any hopes though..but hey, no harm trying rite..thanks anyway people
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I've noticed that recent instructor recruitment adverts by Sing Flying College require Aus residency, so they're probably out of the running. Have you tried China Southern WA ? If you have no particular preference for your location, then there are opportunities throughout the country.
If you don't fit into any of the vocational or investment immigration categories, there is a longer way to get around your problem. Enrol at a CRICOS approved school and as soon as you get your G3 FI rating, continue to work part-time as a G3 until you hopefully attain G2 before your visa runs out. Then go back to talk to your present flying school as a G2 FI.
It really depends on what lengths you are prepared to go to in order to realise your dreams.
If you don't fit into any of the vocational or investment immigration categories, there is a longer way to get around your problem. Enrol at a CRICOS approved school and as soon as you get your G3 FI rating, continue to work part-time as a G3 until you hopefully attain G2 before your visa runs out. Then go back to talk to your present flying school as a G2 FI.
It really depends on what lengths you are prepared to go to in order to realise your dreams.
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reverse flight, thats a good way to tackle my predicament...im currently in singapore and trying to safe as much funds (again
) before I head downunder.. trying to contact as many flying schools in aussie regarding do they accept a part time g3FI. ill be able to work only 20hrs per week as per the student working visa regulation...all help has been deeply appreciated..keep'em coming guys!! ooooroooo!!!!
) before I head downunder.. trying to contact as many flying schools in aussie regarding do they accept a part time g3FI. ill be able to work only 20hrs per week as per the student working visa regulation...all help has been deeply appreciated..keep'em coming guys!! ooooroooo!!!!
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sq906, with your IR you're in a slightly better position to find a G3 FI job altho your G3 work will probably be all VFR. However with the instructor shortage, there should be plenty schools who need extra hands on board, if you're prepared to fill in the weekend shift and so on.
Note that FI courses at CRICOS schools vary greatly in duration - anything from about 16 to 40 weeks - so go for the ones with the longest endurance.
Note that FI courses at CRICOS schools vary greatly in duration - anything from about 16 to 40 weeks - so go for the ones with the longest endurance.
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"Note that FI courses at CRICOS schools vary greatly in duration - anything from about 16 to 40 weeks - so go for the ones with the longest endurance."
???????
As far as I'm aware, an FI course takes anything from 10weeks to 16weeks.
explain?
RVAC did theirs in 10weeks when I was there.
???????
As far as I'm aware, an FI course takes anything from 10weeks to 16weeks.
explain?
RVAC did theirs in 10weeks when I was there.
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stata.. called them up, was told they not conducting any FI courses as of this moment, they just started a while back. Here's what I was thinking, sign up for a course that is under the demand list, listed on immi.gov.au, but then, that wont leave me time to attend the FI course, which i presume is full time. i was thinking of heading down to perth as my auntie and brother is over there, i could save heaps on accomodation and stuff. any paticular schools in jandakot you guys could recommend? THanks for the humour.... batman bin suparman!!! u gotta kidding me!!! is that real or made up?!?!.. haha good one mate!
once again thanks heaps for all your help and advises...will keep updating you friendly aussies of my plans.. aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi!!!
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Sickening STATA
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stata.. called them up, was told they not conducting any FI courses as of this moment, they just started a while back. Here's what I was thinking, sign up for a course that is under the demand list, listed on immi.gov.au, but then, that wont leave me time to attend the FI course, which i presume is full time. i was thinking of heading down to perth as my auntie and brother is over there, i could save heaps on accomodation and stuff. any paticular schools in jandakot you guys could recommend?
You are a ready made CASA licenced holder, yet STATA still can't accept you out of exceptional case! What's wrong with that bloody STATA?
What STATA did was, they absorbed those 'zero' flying-hour newbies (pardon me if I am wrong) and train them so hard to get full licenced plus F.I. rating holder! STATA really stubborn and spent way too much money on this training.
They are Singaporeans who are licenced holders and ambitious to become F.I. Just a licence conversion plus a standard CASA F.I. training and THAT'S ALL ONLY. Viola...one stone kill many birds! Save LOTS of money and save so-much time.
If I were Mr. Peh, I won't hesitate and will "suck" you right away to train as F.I. and to work for STATA. Especially, you are CASA licence holder somemore! Save money and energy rather than what STATA is now stupidly "flushing out" money uselessly. Inefficiency and Insane!
I think STATA must seriously review their recruitment intake for F.I. trainees!
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Sorry for the late reply.
Well, guys, thanks for your insight/comments and advices, really appreciated it. Anyway, I met up with the VP, and apparently I have to attain the FI rating privately with one of the flying schools in Oz which is recognised by stata.Get the rating and join Stata as a grade 3 FI. more money again.
Boy oh boy..what do i do what do i do...
Boy oh boy..what do i do what do i do...