Work in the states for a type rated pilot
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Work in the states for a type rated pilot
Hi,
What are the chances of a type rated pilot coming over from England and getting some work, contract or full time?
What are the chances of a type rated pilot coming over from England and getting some work, contract or full time?
Last edited by power lever; 18th May 2002 at 17:09.
Thread Starter
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From: UK and proud of it
I hold a JAA ATPL and I understand all I need to do is sit the FAA ATPL exams and then a flight test to gain the FAA ATPL.
Would a company be able to sponser me if I have the qualifications and experience on type?
Any thoughts please.
Would a company be able to sponser me if I have the qualifications and experience on type?
Any thoughts please.
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From: KMCO
Sadly, it is not very likely. (sponsorship, that is)
Most of the regional airlines are looking for excuses to get rid of non-citizen/non-permanent residents and traditionally have been very reluctant to sponsor. Post 9/11 the new "background check" hysteria has taken over. Hard to verify the last ten years of a chap who has been here for three months!
My best friend is a permanent resident from Holland who has been on "personal leave" from a large US regional when the INS wouldn't confirm his status. For three months he has been waiting even after enlisting congressional support. He has lived and flown here for twelve years. To the company's credit, at least they didn't sack him; they are at least giving him the opportunity to sort things out.
It's a big pile of p00p here!
Most of the regional airlines are looking for excuses to get rid of non-citizen/non-permanent residents and traditionally have been very reluctant to sponsor. Post 9/11 the new "background check" hysteria has taken over. Hard to verify the last ten years of a chap who has been here for three months!
My best friend is a permanent resident from Holland who has been on "personal leave" from a large US regional when the INS wouldn't confirm his status. For three months he has been waiting even after enlisting congressional support. He has lived and flown here for twelve years. To the company's credit, at least they didn't sack him; they are at least giving him the opportunity to sort things out.
It's a big pile of p00p here!
