Did the lawyer mentioned how much he would charge to take care of the process ? (probably he forgot ... have heard that it is around 10k)

To the best of my knowledge it is necessary to have 10 years of professional flying. Likely your linkedin mentions more than just 4 years of 737.

He did not mention any rate haha, also I started my training 9 years ago, so not exactly 10 years of flying yet

This is a rather bold move for Mesas Airlines:

https://worldairlinenews.com/2022/09...er-2-aircraft/

This from Ravn. Not sure what it means. I think at one point they said they'd take E3s but this is the latest...for whatever it means:

"Please note: A work visa is required if you do not have a US passport. Rishworth will advise you and support you through the visa application process."

https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/17502.html

I’m wondering if anyone can answer -

If I arrive in the states with 2000TT, 1500 in the 737, FAA ATP in hand with a H4 visa and employment authorisation document;

Will airlines be able to legally employ me?

I’m happy to fly anything, but would I be starting with a regional with this kind or experience?

MaverickPrime,

I know nothing about visa issues but suspect a regional would be your best option. Your qualifications certainly appear to fit what they want and then some. All the regional pilot hiring websites have contact info for their recruiters/HR people. I'd suggest contacting every one of them and ask your questions. Don't be fussy...contact every one of them...even the bad ones. Be prepared to briefly explain the conditions/limitations of the H4 visa as they may not be familiar enough to see if your visa status might fit in their operation.

Good luck in your hunt.

As an afterthought, check on Spirit Airlines too. I think they've hired some people on visas.

Thanks bafanguy, upon further research I’ve discovered that the right to work on a H4 visa is a contentious issue and may or may not be revoked depending on which administration is in the White House.

I think a visit to the recruitment tent at Oshkosh might be an idea…

MaverickPrime,

Yes, face-to-face with the appropriate people is usually best. But email contact with recruiters may answer some questions.

Face to face can be complicated to pull off.

Piedmont's latest offer to DECs and near DECs:

https://airwaysmag.com/piedmont-airl...t-pilot-bonus/

Not exactly a regional thing but you get the idea. Quite the tangled web they're weaving:

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-n...pilot-pipeline

A bit more on Skywest's new Part 135 operation. I've not seen any mention of F/Os for this venture:

https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/17871.html

The latest news from UAL concerning their headhunting. Okay, I goofed. I intended for this to be in the legacy headhunting thread. Not sure what happened. But, these people will head to a regional, so...

https://airwaysmag.com/united-first-...light-academy/

The latest from PSA, the AA wholly-owned regional:

https://simpleflying.com/psa-extends...es-new-pilots/

The latest offering for DECs from Mesa Airlines. The claim that one is "eligible" to flow to UAL after two years may be something different from when one actually flows. I don't see anything saying they take visa holders but that doesn't necessarily mean they don't ?:

https://www.mesa-air.com/direct-entry-captain

Couldn't find another place for this although I'm not sure it fits here. Delta starting its own "pilot academy". But giving students $20K doesn't cover the cost...amusing:

https://news.delta.com/delta-launche...airline-pilots

I guess this might be a slight inducement to go to Silver ?:

"Silver Airways, a Fort Lauderdale-based airline, has established a partnership with Air Transport International in Wilmington, Ohio, to provide a career pathway for Silver Airways pilots to land in an ATI flight deck."

https://www.airtransport.cc/news/air...silver-airways

Мы летали вместе много раз, и я помню, что он был женат на Ли.

Posts in this Forum must be in English.

Translated: "We flew together many times and I remember that he was married to Lee."

So, did he fly for a regional ?

Interesting:

"He explained his 18 to 24 months estimation accounts for the imbalance between the number of captains flowing out of the regional airlines to the mainlines."

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/...ilot-shortage/