NRI's for F/O position in INDIA
 

Hey guys,

Need some info, I am a NRI with 5000+ hours with 500 on 737-200

what are my chances of getting a job with an airline, would I be hired as an expat? or would I need to get a work permit on my own.

any advise will be highly appreciated

LF

No FO jobs sorry, if you have an Indian passport only then can you work as an FO in India.

Since you are not type rated on 737NGs it will be diffcult to get expat jobs also. Try talking to Blue Dart.

cheers

lone falcon,

try talking to the various 737 operators in India. Also, if you dont have command time on type, it is impossible to get in as a DEC with the airlines in India. With your experience (and assuming you do not have current Indian citizenship) you can apply for an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India Ceritficate/Stamp) in your current foreign passport. If approved, you will then have the opportunity to convert your licences to the Indian equivalent and can then only apply to the private carriers(not state owned airlines) as a pilot.

Indian Passport
 

What are the requirements to get an Indian passport? I am Indian but wasnt born in India. Am I still eligible for the passport? :confused:

The OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) is offered to individuals of Indian origin.
You don't have to be born in India to be eligible. If your parents or grandparents were born in India then you are eligible, unless you are a Pakistani National. Go to the website of your local Indian embassy or consulate and it will have the details.

You will first fill out an online application and will have to fill out a few forms along with passport size photos and a copy of proof showing Indian heritage (passport, birth documents etc). Also you will need to send about USD $275 plus a return FEDEX/Overnight envelope (prepaid). It takes about 30-40 business days. Then you get notification of approval. You are then asked to send your foreign passport. They send you the passport via the envelope you provided previously. Your foreign passport will now have a "U" visa in it. "U" stands for unlimited/lifelong entry/reentry. Also you will receive your OCI document which is a mini-passport.

Please remember that OCI is not an Indian passport. You do not have all the rights and privileges of an Indian citizen. A lot of folks call it a dual citizenship.
In reality, it really is not. For those of you who live in the USA, I would compare it to the "Green Card." You can't vote or be part of any political process, but you are able to work etc.

Hope this helps

Some updates on this topic
 

Looks like luck might be changing for some anyways????
hmmmm ATR fliers anyways

http://www.talkingtarmac.com/crew/pilot-foreign.asp

don't know how legit this source is, haven't seen it on the DGCA website yet
they must be really hurting to allow foriegn pilots in

Hi guys,

Thanks for the detailed reply, I really appreciate.

Will try to find old documents.

With 737NG for those of us in Dark africa it is still a dream, so having a rating on one is out of the question, one would be considered lucky if you had a 737 classic rating !

most of us are on steam driven machines.

Thanks again

LF

As Nevrekar pointed out.....

"YOU ARE ABLE TO WORK" in India with an OCI provided it is with a non-state owned airline (private carriers)

Nevrekar: Thanks for the info. :ok:

Glad to be of assistance. I recently obtained the OCI. My 10 year multiple entry visa had expired, and the cost for renewal was $150 USD. For an extra $125 I got an unlimited entry/rentry for life and the ability to work. Also I don't have to register with the police if I stay longer than 60-90 days. If you are of Indian origin, it seems to be a great document to obtain, whether or not you choose to work in India. India has great opportunities (present & future). It all depends what your current situation is--in order to make the leap. For me, as a 737NG Capt for a major airline in the U.S, it's not currently worth making the change. I also know that the situation could change down the road. Good luck to all.