Originally Posted by
PorkyMcFuzz
I hear through the grapevine Breeze is now actively pursing Australians whom they plan to sponsor on work Visas to come fly here. Are things really that desperate they need to bring in overseas pilots? Sure, the money isn't mind blowing but...really? I know plenty of local guys and gals who have apps in and not getting a bite.
Who knows? Wouldn’t surprise me considering their ambitious growth plan. Considering the pilot shortage and the massive hiring at all of the other majors/LCCs, I guess that move wouldn’t shock me if you look at it from a management perspective. What would you do if you were a startup with a big growth plan in a highly competitive labor market? Offering Delta or JB pilot wages as a startup probably not feasible initially. Not an easy situation - I’d rather have Americans flying the airplanes. Didn’t Skywest hire a bunch of Aussies at one point too?