How can a US Citizen get a foreign job
#11
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I'm in the same boat. I have about 1350 total, with about 350 multi-engine turboprop SIC. I have already started my "looking" phase for my next career move, and have decided I want my next job to be foreign. I have no idea where to even start looking. I don't care where I live, or what plane I fly, as long as it's a developed area where English is spoken primarily. It doesn't have to be in jets, and it doesn't have to be a passenger airline. I don't even care if it's flying C-172's, I just want to live in another part of the world for a few months. It seems like this forum is more geared towards airline flying
#12
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Don't expect a warm welcome in the world beyond U.S. shores.
#13
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I don't see any indication of where he works that would lead one to that broad conclusion.
There are some regionals that have decent pay and work rules.
And don't get me started on self-sponsored TR schemes in England and the EU...talk about reducing Ts&Cs in the rest of the world
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You're a CEO, at least you say you are, please stop talking down to people and be professional.
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Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
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I'm in the same boat. I have about 1350 total, with about 350 multi-engine turboprop SIC. I have already started my "looking" phase for my next career move, and have decided I want my next job to be foreign. I have no idea where to even start looking. I don't care where I live, or what plane I fly, as long as it's a developed area where English is spoken primarily. It doesn't have to be in jets, and it doesn't have to be a passenger airline. I don't even care if it's flying C-172's, I just want to live in another part of the world for a few months. It seems like this forum is more geared towards airline flying
To start, look into Cathay's Second Officer Training Program. You can contact them via their web site for details.
Good luck ASDF.
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Man, that post was just nasty. Try to keep it off this forum mate; it's been real friendly here, guy's of all time need a break these day's so how about we just keep it civil.
1350 TT will not get you far in an English speaking foreign country (unless you have the right to work in a JAR country), but there are a number of other options. Take a look around this forum and you'll find all sorts of good advice. You're TP will do you quite well in Africa or PNG though, and some of the cities are OK . . . some are just not.
1350 TT will not get you far in an English speaking foreign country (unless you have the right to work in a JAR country), but there are a number of other options. Take a look around this forum and you'll find all sorts of good advice. You're TP will do you quite well in Africa or PNG though, and some of the cities are OK . . . some are just not.
#18
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Some people seem to just want to get to that "dream" airline job as quickly as they can. Me on the other hand, I hope I never have to "retire" to an airline job. I hope to finish my career having flown 100s of types, into every continent, every country, passengers, cargo, skyvivers, traffic patrol, wildlife patrol, etc. etc.
There was this guy that used to work for my company who is in his late 40's. This guy has flown in the bush in Alaska, flown King Airs in India, flew cargo in Africa, and probably a bunch of other stuff. I hope to be like this guy for the duration of my career. Life is too short to just stay in one area of the world, imagine all the things you miss out on? Anyways, it's not easy to just send a resume out to Africa and expect a job offer. Theres work permits, license conversions, paperwork out the wazoo, etc. Thats the hard part
also, what is "PNG"?
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I hope this link will help you in your search as much as it helped me. Bear in expect mind that some of the companies are defunct or don't have up to date phone/fax info, however it is a start. As some of the guys in this forum have said there are quite a few job placement companies that interview hire and train pilots for different companies. This primarily works for guys/gals that are current/qualified in the aircraft they expect to fly. So if you have 737 experience and the company has 737's they'd interview you and train you for the company. Most of the time your contract doesn't allow for an upgrade, you have to double check.
That being said, you sound like you're interested in doing some real seat of the pants flying. The link below should be enough to get you started. You can click on countries all over the world and find operators, equipment and most importantly addresses and contact info. Just expand your search when you find a company you like and do a little research and background info on them. Good Luck!!!!
Here's the link:
www.pilotcareercentre.com/
That being said, you sound like you're interested in doing some real seat of the pants flying. The link below should be enough to get you started. You can click on countries all over the world and find operators, equipment and most importantly addresses and contact info. Just expand your search when you find a company you like and do a little research and background info on them. Good Luck!!!!
Here's the link:
www.pilotcareercentre.com/
Last edited by Hoof Hearted; 07-14-2008 at 02:38 PM.
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