Another thing to add would be that post 9/11 pilots are prohibited from the H1B visa program. Which is an employer sponsored visa. Previously air operator's could import foreign pilots pretty easily through this program.
It seems like ATP is what we mostly agree on. It would be great if they got rid of this SIC type BS as well. Change towards ICAO and require Type Ratings for Co-pilots!
Originally Posted by
StrikeTime
This is one of the most pathetic theories I have read on APC. I have no clue how you came about such an idea with the ‘law of unintended consequences’ but lets look at all the requirements that need to be fulfilled by a foreign pilot to fly as a commercial pilot for hire in the United States:
-These pilots would need to obtain a VISA with a work permit; this is not easily handed out by the U.S government; It can take YEARS for people to get this even after they have been in this country for a while
-These pilots would need to pass the TSA security investigation.
-These pilots would need to either convert or validate there certificates and I am pretty sure the commercial portion of this would have to be done with a Designated Examiner (checkride) either way. It depends what country the FAA has an agreement with, not necessarily the authorized agency.
-As ATPCliff stated, foreign pilots make so much more than U.S pilots. Do you really thing these pilots are going to flood our market to join the ranks of our regionals?
Give me a break…