As a furloughed pilot that has done contract work overseas, there are ups and downs...though more downs than ups. However, if anyone even considers doing this for less than $6k/mo for an FO and $10k/mo for a Captain, you're doing yourself and everyone a major disservice.

Flying overseas is not glamorous. Work rules are usually on paper only and never enforced. Challenges to work rules fall on deaf ears. Maintenance issues can be extremely challenging, ATC is inconsistent, radar facilities hit or miss, poor use of communications, unimproved airports and navaids. Also, getting paid on time or at all can be an obstacle. You don't have any of the protections you have in the US, plus all of the risks and MANY more. There is a reason that contract jobs have paid more. YOU EARN IT.

Contract pay is already on it's way down because of people willing to go abroad for little gain. Overseas work is not for time building/dues paying. It is a niche and not for suitable for many. Look before you leap and don't screw fellow pilots by lowering the bar. God help us all if a US regional air carrier actually sends pilots to a foreign country for regional pay.

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