Originally Posted by
The Dominican
Sorry but that is completely incorrect, it is only an issue at freight carriers because the crews could potentially have access to freight in flight, it doesn't apply to any other carrier. I know several pilots that have been abroad for years and have now gotten jobs with several of the majors in the US. And no, these are NOT guys coming back from furlough.
I was at a job abroad back when I got hired the first and second time at a major and it wasn't an issue.
Note that, even at the freight carriers, it can be a loosey-goosey issue. I've been abroad much of the last six years, but was a US resident - legally - the entire time, even though I passed the IRS physical presence test a couple of years. Most American expats are in the same boat. Now I'm not sure how FedEx and UPS (and the USPS) are interpreting "resident", but unless you've picked up and moved the whole kit-and-kaboodle and actually changed your residence, I suspect an overseas job is a non-issue. Any FedEx or UPS guys care to detach themselves from the freight forum and weigh in?
