European pilots working in the United States
07-12-2019, 01:58 AM
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European pilots working in the United States
Hey there,
I'm 22 old guy from Europe, currently working on my BA degree in Texas, with 2 years to go. Then, I would like to start my flight training at 61part school, at Cobra Kai flight school.
What are the chances to be offered a job and also to be sponsored for visa? I know, I have to have all the ratings, like CFI, CFII and so, to be on the high spot for job.
Will my 4year BA degree help me also?
Or is it better for me to start training in Europe, prices for training are quite similar in my country
(around 40 000$).
Thank you.
I'm 22 old guy from Europe, currently working on my BA degree in Texas, with 2 years to go. Then, I would like to start my flight training at 61part school, at Cobra Kai flight school.
What are the chances to be offered a job and also to be sponsored for visa? I know, I have to have all the ratings, like CFI, CFII and so, to be on the high spot for job.
Will my 4year BA degree help me also?
Or is it better for me to start training in Europe, prices for training are quite similar in my country
(around 40 000$).
Thank you.
07-12-2019, 02:17 AM
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First you’ll need to look into the visa requirements as a foreign national.
You can’t just walk into a Part 61 school.
As far as I remember you need an M-1 visa or a J-1 visa for flight training.
Pilot or flight instructor is not a job category that can be used for the sponsoring of a work visa.
Although if you’re Australian there is an excemption.
You can’t just walk into a Part 61 school.
As far as I remember you need an M-1 visa or a J-1 visa for flight training.
Pilot or flight instructor is not a job category that can be used for the sponsoring of a work visa.
Although if you’re Australian there is an excemption.
07-12-2019, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
First you’ll need to look into the visa requirements as a foreign national.
You can’t just walk into a Part 61 school.
As far as I remember you need an M-1 visa or a J-1 visa for flight training.
Pilot or flight instructor is not a job category that can be used for the sponsoring of a work visa.
Although if you’re Australian there is an excemption.
You can’t just walk into a Part 61 school.
As far as I remember you need an M-1 visa or a J-1 visa for flight training.
Pilot or flight instructor is not a job category that can be used for the sponsoring of a work visa.
Although if you’re Australian there is an excemption.
07-12-2019, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dera
There are a ton of flight instructors with sponsored visas. The problem is the next step, most of these guys end up going back to Europe.
07-13-2019, 10:05 AM
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The only downside sponsored visa program for airline pilots is for Australians, and even that one is temporary.
Going to need a green card. Two ways to do that, lottery or matrimony.
Going to need a green card. Two ways to do that, lottery or matrimony.
07-26-2019, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Boing797
Citizenship not an issue, would a 737 or 320 pilot for a European LCC have a shot at making US majors? Thanks for you input!
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The top tier strongly prefer a college degree (per US accreditation, which may not count some European 3-year degrees).
Some ULCC/LCC prefer folks who a minimum amount of airline experience but avoid folks who are obviously qualified for top tier.
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