PSA accepting foreign pilot applications
 

Was told yesterday by the PSA Airline's head of ground training that PSA just opened the door to applications from foreign pilots. Not sure if they're sponsoring for visas - he wasn't that clear when I asked - however the tone of his answer was 'get them here now!', referring to my Australian origins and pilots from there.

Non-Immigrant
 

I have a non-immigrant E2 visa due to My wife's job whichs allows me right to work and live in The Us. Can I have a find a job in one of the US airlines?

Unlike your spouse, if you have received the right-to-work, you can legally work for any US company, which would include airlines...

https://www.ashoorilaw.com/blog/e2-visa-spouse/

Desert er
 

I have thounsands of hours in 737 and 777 and we are currently live Qatar . I don't want to see desert anymore. Which airline will be the my best chance?

How many jet hours? 5000+ with 1000+ PIC? That's what the majors will be looking for.

Do you have a college degree which will qualify for accreditation as a US 4-year BS/BA equivalent? If yes, then I'd focus on major passenger airlines, with priority for domiciles near where you'll be living in the US.

Also apply to FDX/UPS if you don't mind flying at night for at least a few years.


If you don't have a degree, still apply to majors but expect that you'll most likely have better odds at a regional, priority should be to live in or very near domicile.

Also apply to ACMI's such as Kalitta, Atlas, etc if you don't mind being gone on international trips for several weeks, then home for two weeks. I don't think they require a degree but not sure about what's competitive.

You'll most likely want interview prep training for majors since you're not familiar with US airlines... Emerald Coast, Checked & Set come to mind and there are other similar services.

If you do not have a 4 year college degree, make it a priority outside of working. Lots of on line courses offered. The majors want that ticket punched. It really does not matter the major.

Only have about 200 Hours PIC
 

I have 2690 hours on a Boeing 737 and 1420 on a Boeing 777. I completed my MBA at California State University. I completed my flight training at F.I.T in Florida according to part 141. Pic is my weak point because I only have 200 hours PIC. I hope one of the majors would hire me. I sent email to Kallita and they reponse was " permenant residencey is a must". Thanks for your help.

worth a try
 

I have an MBA from California State University. I completed my flight training at Florida Institute of Technology as Part 141. I have 2900 hours on the B737 and 1600 hours on the B777. I have experience in all operations including low cost, cargo and VIP. I have flown over all continents except Antarctica. I have conducted polar operations. The only thing I don't have is PIC time. I only have about 200 hours. With a non-immigrant visa, I hope I can get into one of the majors. But if this does not happen, I have a very high probability of finding a job in one of the regional airlines , the information you have provided. I started emailing airlines. Kalitta replied that a green card or The US passport is a must. Thank you for your suggested services, information and advices. Stay Safe

The lack of turbine PIC will hurt your chances with the top tier, but apply anyway, they do sometimes hire regional FO's without turbine PIC and your resume is more interesting than that. In the meantime I'd probably get on with a regional, but try to avoid any which have stagnant seniority lists.. a relatively quick upgrade and TPIC should make you competitive.


Re. Green Card vs. Visa...

1. US employers cannot legally discriminate against non-citizens who have permanent right to work. I know that applies to green card holders, and assume it applies to at least some visas as well (some visas are obviously restricted by design). You might want to research that or just ask an immigration lawyer to be safe.

2. I can understand why airlines might prefer a green card over a visa which is not permanent... they don't want to invest in a lot of training and then have your visa eligibility rescinded for whatever reason.

So yes they can legally hire you, but they might or might not be able to legally discriminate against your visa status, and you need to find the answer to that.

Hi all.
I m also in a potential similar situation as my wife got an opportunity to move from Europe to USA on E2 visa with her work.
That would give me a work visa based on her E2 for 2 years then renewal after if my wife stay in USA.
I m 36years old and an experienced PIC on 737 with also PIC on dash 8 q400 and around 5000hr TT, I also have an engineer master degree + work experience from my time before been a pilot.

I m interresed to see how the situation of M4HQ will evolve, as I m wondering if a 2 year renewal work visa will make impossible or difficult to find a job in USA as my wife need to decide relatively quickly if she move and I will have to follow + with my profile what could be my opportunity in USA, I have very little experience of USA flight as I did 1 month previously ACMI for a Canadian career flying in/over USA

Thanks all.