I worked in Brazil for about a year, threw a loophole in the law. I found the pay, equipment, and attitudes better than the US. Brazil has sustained economic growth because of the off shore oil reserves, world cup, and Olympics for the next set of years. Aviation has increased 18% last year and this year its expected to top that. This, in addition to the law that only allows Brazilians to fly commercially, is creating a true pilot shortage thus increasing salaries.


I’m wondering can you fly with your RNE (greencard)? Its my understanding that you have to be a citizen, as per Código Brasileiro de Aeronáutica § 1° A função remunerada a bordo de aeronaves nacionais é privativa de titulares de licenças específicas, emitidas pelo Ministério da Aeronáutica e reservada a brasileiros natos ou naturalizados.

I would like to know if there is anyone on the forum that knows if this has changed to allow green card holders the right to work.