Alaskan flying
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From: nz
Alaskan flying
Can anyone inform me of the work prospects of flying in Alaska.At this stage it is just an idea for the future but would like to know more.Also how hard to get a work permit for a foreigner? Any information much appreciated. 
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Work prospects in Alaska is quite good. The more remote you go, the more flying there is usually. There are lots of companies to tap into. Some are VFR and a mix of VFR/IFR companies.
In terms of foreign sponsorship, it will be a difficult and a very lenghty and expensive process to try. Even if the company is willing to hire you, the INS will simply tell them to hire an American or a qualified person who has the right to work and live in the US. I always hear the saying, unless you have 10,000 other skills besides flying, you may stand a chance getting that "green" card at the end of the day.
In terms of foreign sponsorship, it will be a difficult and a very lenghty and expensive process to try. Even if the company is willing to hire you, the INS will simply tell them to hire an American or a qualified person who has the right to work and live in the US. I always hear the saying, unless you have 10,000 other skills besides flying, you may stand a chance getting that "green" card at the end of the day.
