Originally Posted by
Lighteningspeed
Don't get your panties in bunch. I merely stated preference should be given to US citizens. Nothing prevents legal residents from becoming citizens first and then try to get a job as an airline pilot. There's nothing absurd about this idea as it is being done already for many positions in the US. You must be another one from somewhere else with an entitlement attitude. Just because the concept does not appeal to you does not mean it is not logical or preferred by most Americans. Makes perfect sense for most people I talk to.
The waiting period from USCIS prevents legal residents from becoming citizens. You have to be a U.S. resident for 5 years after getting your green card or for 3 years after being married to the same person that sponsored your green card. We are talking about airline pilot positions that require TSA approval prior to jet training, not a military or government position that requires U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance. Just because a concept seems logical to a few group of people that you talk to, doesn't mean that it is the norm.