Originally Posted by
deftone
-Do the airlines care if you are not a US citizen? I am British (US Green card Holder).
No issues there, we seem to have plenty of green card holders in US airlines.
Originally Posted by
deftone
-Also, would companies look favourably on my previous Oil and Gas Career? Such as working in dangerous, highly regulated environments, 6weeks plus on an offshore platform etc. I have done this work for 8 years throughout the world. Im not sure if this would make the slightest bit of difference to an airline recruiter.
Won't really help you get an interview, but as someone mentioned you could spin that favorably during an interview. Emphasize the time on the road and international travel.
Originally Posted by
deftone
-Do airlines have weight restrictions on pilots? Or are they fine as long as they pass the medical? Im a big fella at 6ft4, 280lbs, I dont have a huge gut hanging over my pants, but Im no athlete either. Im working on it so hopefully by the time I get to 1500hrs I will be way below this (famous last words
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Legally, US airlines no longer have formal limitations. Regionals probably won't care, but some majors will...they'll assume that as you get older you'll experience health issues and not be reliable. Also human nature dictates that people tend to have a more positive perception of fit, well-groomed people so even subconsciously it could affect your chances. I know nobody cares in Houston or the Oil Bidness, but aviation is a different culture...lot of military and outdoor-lifestyle types.
Not a deal-breaker, but you really should try to tone up if you're going down this road. Aviation is hard enough on your body as it is and for this to pay off in the long run you need to keep your medical to age 60+.
Originally Posted by
deftone
-Hows the job market in Houston? Does living in a big city like Houston make it easier to get on with a regional? Or is it more of a problem as so many majors fly there?
I personally know new hires who got assigned Houston at one major and at one regional this year. Long term, it's going be better seniority than most west-coast bases and cost of living isn't bad.
But best to be prepared to move early in your aviation career...being stuck in one town can be very limiting.