Pilots are the biggest numbskulls when it comes to tax advice. One genius suggested to me I can become stateless by renouncing my US citizenship and not owe anyone any taxes since I live overseas. I told him to try it out and let me know how it works out (never heard back).

Bottom line is the IRS wants their fair share of any income you make. There are deductions and certain amounts are exempted if you work overseas (the intention is that they won't double tax you, not give you a free pass on taxes), but you will always be obligated to the IRS to report the income.